Think of the tree you just purchased as a lifetime investment. How well your tree, and investment, grows depends on the type of tree and location you select for planting, the care you provide when the tree is planted, and follow-up care the tree receives after planting. When to Plant Your Tree The ideal time …
Fruit trees can be divided into three categories when it comes to pollination. Self-Sterile, Self-Sterile Triploid, & Self Fertile. Self-Sterile These plants produce pollen themselves but require pollen from a different variety to produce fruit. Usually if you plant two compatible self fertile varieties near each other they will be able to pollinate each other, …
A persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. Persimmons are generally light yellow orange to dark red orange in colour, and depending on the species, vary in size and may be spherical, acorn or pumpkin shaped. The calyx often remains attached to the fruit after harvesting, …
Pears are sweet tasting, and perhaps the easiest fruit tree to grow. Pears have far fewer problems with insect and plant diseases then most fruit trees. They just grow and produce year after year, with very little fuss or attention. Like apples, they are long keepers, if picked when still green, they will last for …
Cherries come in a variety of colors, textures and flavors. Sweet cherries require a good deal of care to grow in most areas where the summer climate is relatively humid. They need careful attention in terms of regular spraying. There are two basic types of cherries:Sweet Cherries – The ones you eat fresh from your …
There are many factors to consider when choosing an apple tree for your yard. There is a wide range of colors, flavors, uses (such as baking or cider), pollination requirements, and disease resistance. It can be overwhelming to choose. When choosing an apple variety pay special attention to pollination requirements. Most varieties require two trees …