When to Plant

• November and the end of March are the best times to plant apple trees because it's during those parts of the year that the soil conditions are best suited to help your tree take root.
  
  

Most Popular Variety

• Red Delicious trees are the most popular variety in the United States.
  
  

Different Sizes

• Apple trees grow to a variety of heights, ranging from 5 to 30 feet. A tree's growth depends on the type of tree.
  
  

Energy to Grow

• The growth of one apple requires the energy of 50 leaves from the tree.
  
  

Bearing Fruit

• Once the tree is planted, it will take 8 to 10 years for it to bear fruit.