Fruit Trees
All fruit trees need quality soil to grow and need care. Apply these specifics when choosing a site for your fruit trees and you'll get fantastic results.
Do's ---> Plan on a hill or slope, an elevated location....not in water, fruit trees do not like wet feet, near water or areas that flood. A well drained location, plant in full sun when you can, avoid shaded locations for best production. Leave graft union 3 inches above soil line, mulch around base but not up to trunk. Sandy loam is best but fruit trees but will grow in a variety of soils including clay. Never let young trees bear a lot of fruit, fruit trees need to support and build good root structure first. A couple apple or pears here and there are fine for the first couple years. Water every 2 days after planting and then 1 time a week for the first year pending mother nature. Protect your trees from deer and voles, use tree tubes, or fencing for deer protection, 5' or higher fence is recommended. Wrap the bottom 2 ft with a snug tree guard or aluminum window screen to prevent voles (Field Mice) from girdling /eating the fruit tree base. If girdling happens, the tree is dead. Happy growing!
All fruit trees need quality soil to grow and need care. Apply these specifics when choosing a site for your fruit trees and you'll get fantastic results.
Do's ---> Plan on a hill or slope, an elevated location....not in water, fruit trees do not like wet feet, near water or areas that flood. A well drained location, plant in full sun when you can, avoid shaded locations for best production. Leave graft union 3 inches above soil line, mulch around base but not up to trunk. Sandy loam is best but fruit trees but will grow in a variety of soils including clay. Never let young trees bear a lot of fruit, fruit trees need to support and build good root structure first. A couple apple or pears here and there are fine for the first couple years. Water every 2 days after planting and then 1 time a week for the first year pending mother nature. Protect your trees from deer and voles, use tree tubes, or fencing for deer protection, 5' or higher fence is recommended. Wrap the bottom 2 ft with a snug tree guard or aluminum window screen to prevent voles (Field Mice) from girdling /eating the fruit tree base. If girdling happens, the tree is dead. Happy growing!
