Can a 10-year-old large apple tree be transplanted? Master the timing and method

The apple tree is a deciduous tree that can reach 15 m in height. It usually begins to bear fruit only 2-3 years after planting, and apple trees are mostly grown by transplanting.So can a 10-year-old large apple tree be transplanted? What about the timing and method?You really need to master the content introduced below.

I. Basic information about the apple tree

1. Distribution and producing areas of the apple tree

There are many apple varieties with a very wide distribution range, and they can adapt to most climates. Between 35-50 degrees north and south latitude is the best choice for apple growth. Therefore, apple trees are planted in temperate regions all over the world, and the main apple-producing areas in China include Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Shandong, Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan and so on.

2. Yield and ripening period of the apple tree

The flowering time of apple trees is generally concentrated in April-May, but the climate varies from place to place, so the timing also differs, and the fruit growth period varies in length. Generally, early-maturing varieties take 65-87 days, mid-maturing varieties take 90-133 days, and late-maturing varieties take 137-168 days. Under normal circumstances, an apple tree can have a lifespan of 15-50 years after planting.

Under normal circumstances, the yield per mu of a five-year-old apple tree is 2000-3000 kg, and the yield per tree in the full bearing period is about 150 jin.

II. Can a 10-year-old large apple tree be transplanted?

A 10-year-old apple tree can be transplanted, as long as it is done at a suitable transplanting time and the transplanting method is mastered. However, apple trees chosen for transplanting are generally under 8 years old, as this gives a relatively higher survival rate.

III. Transplanting time and method for large apple trees

If you want a high survival rate when transplanting fruit trees, timing and method are very important. They are introduced in detail below.

1. Transplanting time for apple trees

Apple trees are best transplanted 15-20 days before bud break. The specific time should be determined according to the geographical location of the transplanting. For example, in the central and southern areas of Hebei Province, transplanting should be done in mid-to-late March, and in the northern areas it should be done from late March to early April.

Moreover, when the transplanting distance is relatively short, large trees are best moved nearby wrapped with soil; for long-distance transport of large trees, they can be transplanted without soil, and if conditions permit, they can also be transplanted with a soil ball.

2. Methods for transplanting apple trees

(1) If transplanting without a soil ball, try to keep the root system intact when digging up the tree, and dig the planting hole in advance. It is best to dig and transport the tree and transplant it on the same day. When the soil has been filled to 2/3 of the hole, water thoroughly, and after the water seeps down, cover with soil until level with the ground. If transplanting a large tree with a soil ball, water thoroughly 1 day before digging up the tree, try to keep the root system intact and the roots with soil when digging, and after digging, wrap the soil ball well with plastic bags and straw rope (hemp rope). After planting in the hole, also water thoroughly and then cover with soil until level with the ground.

(2) After transplanting, a 30-50 cm mound of soil can be piled at the base of the main roots of the apple tree, or a support can be used to secure it. In addition, for trees with relatively severe root damage that are transplanted without soil, all side branches should be removed; for trees with relatively minor root damage that are transplanted with soil, some large branches can be moderately removed and side branches appropriately shortened; for trees with a relatively intact root system that are transplanted with soil, no pruning is needed.

(3) After transplanting, if the apple tree encounters continuous dry weather in spring or summer, water once every 15-20 days to ensure an adequate water supply. Newly transplanted large trees should not be fertilized, to avoid burning or rotting the roots. After the tree survives, apply additional fertilizer appropriately in July-September, and carry out timely foliar fertilizer spraying together with pesticide spraying.

The above is all the content about apple tree transplanting. In addition, everyone should be reminded to promptly cover with film or grass after planting, to reduce soil moisture loss and raise soil temperature.