Apple Cocktail (3 or More Varieties)

Tree Care:

Planting:

- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
- Space for good air circulation and future growth.

Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
- Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture.

Fertilizing:
- Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring according to recommended rates.

Pruning:
- Maintain an open canopy with regular pruning.
- Remove dead, diseased, or crowded branches.
- Tailor pruning to each grafted variety's growth habit.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases regularly.
- Use insecticidal soap or neem oil for pests.
- Apply fungicides if needed for diseases.

Harvesting:
- Harvest each variety at its specific maturity time.
- Monitor each graft for readiness.

Winter Care:
- Apply mulch around the base.
- Wrap the trunk with tree wrap to prevent sunscald and rodent damage.

Remember to adapt these guidelines based on local conditions.

Tree Description:

- Size: 10-15 ft tall and wide.

- Varieties: Fuji, Gala, Yellow Delicious, Red Delicious.

- Leaves: Dark green, oval-shaped.

- Flowers: White to pinkish clusters in spring.

- Fruit:
- Fuji: Large, sweet, reddish-pink, late fall.
- Gala: Medium, sweet, red/yellow-striped, early fall.
- Yellow Delicious: Medium to large, sweet, golden-yellow, mid to late fall.
- Red Delicious: Medium to large, mildly sweet, deep red, late fall.

- Bark: Smooth gray, roughens with age.

- Adaptability: Well-drained soil, full sun, USDA zones 5-8.

- Landscape Use: Home orchards, space-saving, extended harvest.

- Maintenance: Regular pruning, watering, fertilizing; monitor for pests and diseases.

The Apple Cocktail Tree is a versatile and space-saving option for home gardeners, providing a diverse harvest of delicious apples with different flavors and uses throughout the growing season.