how come we cannot grow apple trees in the Philippines?what factors inhibit its growth?

Answer 1

Apple trees require a dormancy period - this is usually triggered by winter cold as well as the shorter daylight hours. You are too close to the equator for both. Be happy with what you can grow. I would do anything for a mango tree in my yard!

Answer 2

Apple Tree In The Philippines

Answer 3

Your winters aren't cold enough. We can't grow them in the southern US states very successfully either.

CHILL FACTOR

The chill factor is the period of cold needed by apples and other deciduous fruits to break their winter rest. This adaptive feature prevents plants from breaking dormancy on warm winter days. Here in Paso Robles, there is sufficient winter chilling for most fruit and nut trees. Apples, pears, and peaches have chilling requirements of 200 to 1700 hours at a temperature between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit between November to mid-February. If the buds do not receive sufficient chilling temperatures during the winter to completely release dormancy, trees may develop pysiological symptoms such as delayed and extended bloom, delayed foliation, reduced fruit set and reduced fruit quality. Customers in low winter chill areas should look for varieties that need 400 hrs. or less.

Answer 4

apple trees need a frost to form the apple. no frost in Phillipines. no frost, no apples

Answer 5

Too hot

Answer 6

Too hot and humid, and too much salt in the air.