Growing Guide: Kei Apple
Plant Type:
Tropical / Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Summer, Fall. Generally, plants bloom in the spring and fruit ripens from August to October.
Mature Size:
Up to 30 ft tall with a spread of up to 25 ft wide but can easily be pruned to smaller sizes.
Soil & Moisture:
Drought tolerant! Rich, fertile, well-draining, sandy soil.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
No. Male and female trees are needed for pollination in order to set fruit. Plant three or more to increase the chances of having both male and female trees.
Growth Rate:
Fast, Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection while young (can handle light frost and temperatures down to 24 degrees once established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Our Kei Apple is grown from seed and capable to bear fruit within 3 years.
