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Malus domestica

Apple

Common names: Cultivated apple

Apple

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Description

The cultivated apple is the most popular fruit tree in German gardens. Hundreds of varieties offer a range of flavors suitable for every site and use.

Care instructions

Full sun, deep, well‑drained soil. Prune for training in the first years, then perform thinning cuts in winter. A companion variety for cross‑pollination is recommended.

Pruning

MonthsFeb–Mar
SeasonLate winter
Pruning typeMaintenance pruning

Companion planting

Diseases & pests

8 relevant

From the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species.

DiseasemediumApr–Jul

Venturia inaequalis

Venturia inaequalis

PesthighMay–Sep

Cydia pomonella

Cydia pomonella

PestmediumApr–Aug

Aphidoidea

Aphidoidea

DiseasemediumJun–Sep

Erysiphales

Erysiphales

DiseasehighApr–Aug

Erwinia amylovora

Erwinia amylovora

PestmediumApr–Jun

Operophtera brumata

Operophtera brumata

DeficiencygeringJun–Sep

Magnesium-Mangel

Magnesium-Mangel

DiseasehighJul–Oct

Monilia fructigena

Monilia fructigena

Varieties

16 varieties

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