A Japanese-bred late-season apple with dense, very sweet, juicy flesh and excellent storage life. Needs a long warm season to develop its sugars and benefits from a pollination partner such as Gala or Granny Smith.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Fuji Apple
Malus domestica 'Fuji' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White and pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Fuji Apple
Fuji Apple suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Fuji Apple does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Fuji Apple does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Fuji Apple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is moderate maintenance.
Using Fuji Apple in the garden
Fuji Apple earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Fuji Apple sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Fuji Apple
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