Planting Fruit Trees For Your Garden
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Planting Fruit Trees for Your Garden
Introduction
Adding fruit trees to your garden can be a rewarding venture, providing both beauty and fresh produce. Different fruit trees bear fruit at various times of the year. For instance, apples can be harvested in early, mid, and late seasons, even into fall. Choosing trees for specific seasons ensures a continuous harvest.
Timing and Types
Consider how long each type of tree takes to bear fruit. Apples and pears typically bear fruit in 4 to 6 years, while plums, cherries, and peaches start in about 4 years. Also, decide on the tree size. Standard trees are larger, but dwarf varieties are available if space is limited.
Be aware of the different apple, peach, and cherry varieties. Your local nursery can advise on the best options for your area, ensuring that your trees withstand both winter cold and summer heat.
Pollination
Some fruit trees are self-sterile and require nearby trees for pollination, while others are self-pollinating. When purchasing, ask about this to ensure a good harvest. While fruit trees enhance your garden's appearance, the goal is to enjoy their produce as well.
Purchasing and Planting
Purchase from local nurseries if possible, choosing 1- or 2-year-old trees. Stone fruits are usually 1 year old; apples and pears are generally 2 years old at purchase. Look for stocky, branching trees rather than spindly ones for better growth and espaliering.
Whether buying locally or online, plant the trees quickly to prevent damage. If planting is delayed, temporarily 'heel in' the trees by digging a shallow trench for their roots and covering them with soil. Keep them out of direct sun and wind.
Preparing the Ground
Properly preparing the soil is crucial. Start a few weeks before planting. Aim for friable, porous soil filled with air. Dry sandy or compact clay soils need organic matter?"compost or other humus?"to improve quality.
Plant trees 10 to 15 feet apart in fall or spring for best results. Ensure deep holes are dug so each tree is planted at the same depth as it was in the nursery. Place the topsoil directly back around the roots to enrich growth.
Plant Placement and Trellising
Position tree trunks 12 to 18 inches from trellises, ensuring space for growth. Place trellises on fences, walls, or dividers. Initially, trees need minimal pruning. Secure branches with nylon string or tie-ons, adjusting as the tree develops.
To attach trellises to walls, use wire or specific hardware found at nurseries. For masonry, rawl plugs and screw eyes are ideal, requiring a carbide drill for installation.
Tree Care
Maintaining fruit trees is straightforward. They need good soil, water, sunlight, and protection from pests. When they start growing, feed them with a weak fruit tree fertilizer solution to avoid overfertilization.
Regularly inspect young trees, as early trouble signs appear quickly. Yellow leaves may indicate a lack of nutrients like iron, which can be remedied with iron chelate. Wilted leaves might suggest inadequate watering or pest issues.
By following these guidelines, your fruit trees will thrive, providing fresh fruit and enhancing your garden's beauty.
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