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Honey crisp #868603
Asked May 15, 2024, 4:59 PM EDT
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the question.
I have a few questions. Is there another variety of apple tree nearby for pollination? Two varieties are required for successful pollination; one can be a crabapple. Are the trees getting full sun? Did the trees flower this year?
A Honeycrisp apple tree can take up to seven years to produce fruit, so you may have to be patient for a couple more years.
If the trees were planted correctly and you are confident that the soil nutrient levels are correct, the soil structure is good (no compaction, good drainage, etc.), and apple scab is controlled or eliminated, I see no reason that this tree should not grow and bear a good crop of apples someday. It may be that this tree is simply too newly transplanted to waste energy on apple production yet.
Here is a good link with more information: https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-apples
Please let us know if you have any further questions.