How to grow an apple tree in a pot.

1. Select the variety:

If you’re not going to grow acres of apple trees as a business, you shouldn’t be growing apple trees from seed. Instead, visit your local nursery for dwarf or semi-dwarf apple varieties.

Choose self-pollinating varieties, as apple trees require cross-pollination. Or you can purchase two trees for direct pollination. However, it is easier to buy self-pollinating varieties!