Which apple tree to plant? (forum)

Lily starts with ...
I live in the suburb just over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and would love to have 1 or 2 dwarf apple tree in the backyard. Any advise on which type of apple tree is suitable in this area would be appreciated. Our family favourite is the Red Delicious.

Also, do you have any idea how big would these dwarf apple trees grow to?

Thanks,
Lily.

Time: 29th June 2010 9:59am

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Jimmy says...
Sydney is a bout as hot as apple can take.

Try pinkabelle, anna, dorset golden and tropic sweet.

My pinkabelles are about 1.8 m after 4 years. MM106 rootsock is 2.4m and M26 is about 2m and M 27 0.8 m high.

Time: 29th June 2010 1:28pm

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Chris says...
With growing apples in Sydney, the further west away from the coast, the better. Apples need the chill, that you won't get close to the coast.
That said, Granny Smith, Pink lady, Bonza, Sundowner will probably be ok for where you are. Red delicious unfortunately are a high chill variety which wouldn't suit your location.

Edit: Pinkabelle is the brand name for a dwarf variety of Pink Lady.

Time: 29th June 2010 1:39pm

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ClaireThom says...
Hey guys just wondering how apple trees go with areas like north east victoria where it gets extreme heat in summer and frosts in winter? I had planned to plant a pinkabelle but am quite hesitant because of the heat in summer.

Time: 31st August 2010 11:10am

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Jimmy says...
I would think pinkabelle would be a good choice. Its bred in WA with our very hot summers, and the frosts will help with the chilling.

Time: 31st August 2010 12:33pm

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BJ says...
Claire,
Why not look at some of the heritage apple suppliers in Victoria? The Murray Gem was actually cultivated near the Murray in SA so probably could cope with Albury/Wodonga climates. Why not contact someone like yalca fruit trees or miapple? I'm sure you'd find someone local that could advise a good heritate variety. (plus there are advantages to buying local because of the genes that are 'turned on'.)
My apples in WA get a decent heat in summer and they seem to cope OK. For me the granny smith is probably the most resilliant.

Time: 31st August 2010 12:43pm

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Lisa, brisbane says...
Hi Claire

Try Stunsail boom heritage appples - they offer good advice also. You will probably find local nurseries also with a lot of apple trees- there is a good one at Ryde on the main road. I live in Brisbane and am able to grow a vairiety of apples with good success. Check for cross pollinators - some are diplois and others triploid. good luck. Lisa

Time: 31st August 2010 3:07pm

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Rev says...
plant x pollinated seeds from a`succesful orchard in marginal areas

ag depts. dont care for us anymore
we have to care for ourselves


Time: 31st August 2010 8:28pm

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