How to Grow Dwarf Red Delicious Apple
Malus domestica 'Red Delicious' (dwarf rootstock)
Your complete guide to growing Dwarf Red Delicious Apple.
📷 Wikipedia: AppleWhen to Plant Dwarf Red Delicious Apple
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Companion Plants for Dwarf Red Delicious Apple
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and helps prevent apple scab disease
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps
Repels aphids, borers, and other apple tree pests
Repels moths and attracts pollinators, deer resistant
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting pollinators
Acts as trap crop for aphids and attracts beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to apple trees and inhibits growth
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby fruit trees
Competes heavily for water and nutrients, especially problematic for young trees
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
