DWARF APPLE - TROPIC SWEET
Botanical Name: Malus domesticaDescription
Other Names: Malus pumila
A low chill, deliciously sweet and crunchy apple. Bears two weeks before Anna. On a semi dwarfing rootstock, ideal for backyard plantings and container specimens.
| Image | Price | Avail. | Propagation | Size | Buy Options |
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$34.00 | 0 | Grafted | Large |
*Pollinators Anna or Golden Dorsett In Production |
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$79.00 | 0 | Grafted | XLarge |
In Production
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Plant Information or Specifications
Sub Categories (HashTags)
Chill Low (#ChillLow), Great For Kids (#GreatForKids)
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Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate
2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes, Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
No Leaves (Deciduous)
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Semi Dwarf (2/3 Normal Size), Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
4-5 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
January, February, March, November, December
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Question & Answer
Hi,I committed to buy Tropic Anna because I saw from this article: http://www.greengardener.com.au/apples/ that it can cross pollinate the granny smith. So I also ordered the granny smith. Are you sure the tropical anna cannot cross pollinate with the granny smith? Can you please verify the claim of the article by greengardener - it's not true? From: KELLYVILLE NSW
Hi Angelita, Tropical Anna isnt the best pollinator for Granny smith as they flower at different times. If flowering overlaps they will help pollinate each other. Best though to use Dorsett Golden or Tropic Sweet for cross pollination of Anna. Granny Smith I would suggest maybe Fuji or Jonathon.
Why do I have to cross pollinate? How do I cross pollinate? Do I just buy that other plant and plant the two in the same pot? Do you sell the other variety too? From:
You cross pollinate to get the flowers to set fruit. It is the bees that pollinate them. Because they are cross pollinated that means you can't have the same variety you need another apple variety to cross pollinate it. Yes we do sell the other variety these ones will suit #DwarfApple811 #DwarfApple812 You need to have at least 2 of these growing in your backyard. Here is a detailed blog on the topic you can skip to the Cross Pollination section for details that apply to apples. http://blog.daleysfruit.com.au/2014/11/pollination-of-fruit-trees.html
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