Position
The Anna Apple tree should be planted in full sun, receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant trees 4.5 to 6 meters apart to allow adequate space for healthy growth, airflow, and fruit production.
Size
The Anna Apple is a vigorous-growing tree that can reach 6 to 7 meters in height, with a similar spread when mature.
Soil Type
Anna Apple trees grow best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. While adaptable to various soil types, they thrive in fertile sandy loam enriched with organic matter.
Superfrass Gram150m Bag (R25 per Bag) is a natural, high-quality organic growth enhancer and pesticide that can be added when planting.
Watering
Apple trees require moderate watering on a regular basis. During dry periods and while the tree is fruiting, increase watering slightly to maintain consistent soil moisture and support fruit development.
Mulching
Apply a thick layer of pine bark mulch around the base of the tree, keeping it 20 to 30 centimeters away from the trunk. This helps retain soil moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weed growth.
Fertilising
Apply 1 teaspoon of our slow-release nitrogen-rich berry fertilizer every 4-5 months to encourage healthy growth and fruit production.
Pruning
Prune an Anna apple tree in late winter (July to early August) while it is dormant and before spring growth starts. Remove any dead, diseased, or downward-growing branches, and cut off unwanted shoots along the trunk up to the canopy. This helps direct nutrients to the fruit-bearing branches and promotes healthier growth.
Pests and Diseases
Apple trees are primarily threatened by diseases such as fire blight, Apple Scab, White Rot, and Powdery Mildew, as well as pests such as aphids, Codling Moths, and Spider Mites. Agricultural Neem Oil or Effective Microorganisms (EM) Control will help prevent or treat. If you already have the pests, wash the tree with a strong stream of water. When dry, spray with Neem oil or EM Control. Consistency is key.
Harvesting
Anna Apple trees are known for their generous harvests, with fruit typically ready from the beginning of summer. Apples are ripe when their light-green skin develops a distinctive red blush.
