Apple Tree 'Carpet'
Malus domestica 'Carpet'
Compact creeping apple tree with low dense crown (up to 40-50 cm tall). Ideal for small plots and container growing. Fruits regularly with small sweet apples.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Plant with soil ball on loose prepared soil with drainage
not required
Abundant watering at planting and daily watering for first 2 weeks
- •Carefully spread roots in the planting hole
- •Do not bury the graft union (keep 3-5 cm above soil)
- •Install support stake immediately
Difficulty growing
Requires basic knowledge and regular care.
Growing conditions
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
This is an early-fruiting variety; first fruits appear in 2-3 years after planting. With good care, you can harvest in year 2.
Yes, it is self-sterile. Cross-pollination is required. Best pollinators: Antonovka, Melba, Papiroska. They must flower at the same time.
In the first year, tie young shoots horizontally to supports or espalier. Pinch vertical shoots throughout the season (leaving 5-7 leaves). By year 2, the characteristic carpet form develops with horizontal branches.
Yes, this is one of the main advantages of this variety. Use a 40-50 liter container with drainage at the bottom. Container-grown trees need more frequent watering (every other day).
In regions with frost below −20 °C, container trees should be heeled into soil or moved to a cellar. Mulch the crown with compost (10 cm layer). In open ground, wrap the trunk with landscape fabric to protect from rodents.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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