To plant an apple tree, you don't need to be a rocket scientist or have many years of gardening experience. It's enough for the soil to be fertile and nature will take its course.
This tree is unpretentious, but there are several nuances, not knowing which can seriously spoil the result - the harvest will be meager.
We will talk about trees that are not suitable as neighbors to an apple tree. It does not matter whether you are going to plant an apple tree next to these trees or just the opposite - the result will not change.
Choosing a place for an apple tree
This should be a sunny area, protected from drafts and cold winds. This way the young tree will take root faster and will start spending its energy on fruiting sooner rather than fighting the elements.
The second point is that the soil where the apple tree will grow must be neutral.
And now the neighbors
1. An apple tree will not be particularly happy if a cherry or sweet cherry tree, as well as other stone fruit crops such as peaches and apricots, grow next to it.
They cannot coexist normally next to each other. All of them have a negative impact on the growth and development of the apple tree, especially if we are talking about a young seedling. It is threatened by pests, diseases, difficulties in nutrition and lighting.
2. Next comes the rowan tree, because of which the apple harvest will decrease every year. In addition, the caterpillars of the rowan moth can switch to the apple tree.
3. Barberry releases the chemical element berberine into the soil, which makes it an unfriendly neighbor to nearby crops. The development of the apple tree's root system will be disrupted because of this.
4. Viburnum loves moisture and will create a clear deficit of it. It is also a loyal friend of aphids, which are of no use at all.
5. Landscape design fans should refrain from planting lilac, jasmine, fir and other coniferous bushes, as well as horse chestnut, next to the apple tree.
