The document provides information about apple trees, including that they are deciduous trees that require full light and acidic, well-drained soil. It lists common apple varieties grown in Virginia and pruning methods. It also summarizes the life cycle of apple blossoms and fruit production, and provides a calendar of tasks for apple growers throughout the year including pruning, spraying, harvesting, and soil maintenance.

1. Pomology Plant: Apple Tree Term: Pomes

7. Rootstock 2-3 Good 4 – 8 35% Mark or M9 2-4 Poor 8-12 50 M26 3-4 Fair 10-14 70 M7a 3-4 Excellent 12-16 80 MM.106 4-6 Excellent 14-18 85 MM.111 6 - 10 Excellent 15-18 100 Seedling Years to production Anchorage Spacing Tree size % Rootstock

8. Central Leader Form

11. Botany

12. Flower Parts

18. Where to cut

19. How to cut large branches