Types of soil for growing apple trees

No definite rule can be laid down as to the particular kind of soil for them. Many splendid orchards may be found growing on light, sandy river bottom soils, while other have done equally as well on quite heavy clay.

Apple tree should grow happily on any allotment. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions, they should ideally be given a sunny aspect with a well-drained loamy soil, but some cooking varieties will tolerate a certain amount of shade.

The drainage feature of the soil is more significant than the fertility of the soil.  Apple trees can also be grown in containers but they will need to be watered almost every day during the summer.

Generally speaking, the very heavy and very light soils should be avoided. Poor soils of any kind are not good for apples, and trees should never be set out on land which too poor for other corps.
Types of soil for growing apple trees