How close

[tooln]

I'm new to apple trees. Next spring I plan to plant 10-12 crab & apple trees in a section of my plot. I'm thinking to keep them about 10'-15' apart in 2 rows. Should I be closer, farther or maybe go 3 rows. I figure I would fence them all in together. This fall I plan to plant rye & clover where the trees will be. Thought?? Thanks

 

[Lot2Learn]

It'll depend on what rootstock you're using. b.118? If so, you'll want closer to 20' spacing.

 

[CrazyEd]

In the words of Ben Hooper for B.118 rootstock....

"http://www.umass.edu/fruitadvisor/cl...reespacing.htm

B 118 came out 14 feet between trees minimum spacing, 26 feet between rows minimum.

I used M111 as a comparable vigor rootstock."

 

[tooln]

Ed thanks for the link.
L2L, I'm not sure what the root stock will be yet.