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Backyard Orchards Fruit
trees can be espaliered along a fence, multiple trees in one
hole, growing columnar trees in a container, or even growing
combination trees with grafts of several different varieties
of one type of fruit on a single tree. Any of these options,
work perfectly in any size backyard. The
key to any of these methods is controlling the size of
the trees you decide to plant. Small fruit trees yield manageable size crops and are
much easier to prune, thin and harvest than a larger tree. Keeping
your trees smaller also allows you to grow more varieties of
trees in your space. Here
are a few tips to ensure the fruit trees you plant in your
backyard orchard don’t get too big: Begin with selecting the
right variety. Pruning Select a site in full sun, with good air circulation, and in well drained soil. Good soil or bad, it is always best to add compost or a soil amendment when you plant your tree. A good transplant fertilizer will also help give your tree a great start. If you have extremely poor draining soil, consider planting your tree in a raised bed. Up to 4 dwarf fruit trees can actually be planted in a 4 ft x 4 ft raised bed that is at least a foot high. Proper fertilization and watering will also help control the growth rate of fruit trees. Fruit trees should not be grown with a lot of nitrogen and water. Watering should only be necessary a few times a year during our hot stretches once the tree is established. Click here for more information on recommended Fruit Trees. Click here for information on Fruit Tree pollination. Click here for information on Fruit Tree information resources. |
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Your Own Home
Orchard
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