Planting and Growing apple 'Pixie'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep weekly watering dry heat periods, mulch lock soil moisture in |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Dwarf apple fruit tree feed twice yearly spring and late summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water apple 'Pixie'?
Deep weekly watering dry heat periods, mulch lock soil moisture in
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for apple 'Pixie'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for apple 'Pixie'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for apple 'Pixie'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for apple 'Pixie'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize apple 'Pixie'?
Dwarf apple fruit tree feed twice yearly spring and late summer
Learn more →How to Prune apple 'Pixie'?
Regular pruning is required - see apple pruning; spur bearing
Learn more →How to Propagate apple 'Pixie'?
Propagate by chip budding or grafting onto a clonal rootstock for fruit. The rootstock used will largely determine the vigour of the tree
Learn more →How to Transplant apple 'Pixie'?
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Learn more →How to Care for apple 'Pixie' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant apple 'Pixie'?
It will crop best in a sunny situation. The height will depend on the rootstock and training method. Suitable for all training forms. Keep a clear area around the trunk of at least 60cm radius. Fruit thinning may be required. For more details see apple cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot apple 'Pixie'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest apple 'Pixie'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to apple canker, apple scab, blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, honey fungus and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, including woolly aphid and rosy apple aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth and other caterpillars
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of apple 'Pixie'
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