Pay attention to ripening seasonīy planting trees with different ripening times, you can achieve a continuous supply of fruit to pick for six months or more. Super slim Ballerina apple trees grow soldier straight with fruit clusters held close to the trunk, so they’re perfect for narrow spaces or in a pot on a patio. Standard sized trees need the most space (unless you train them as an espalier) and they take longer to bear fruit, but have a fruiting life of many decades. Dwarf trees also have ‘precocious’ tendencies, meaning they bear fruit from a young age. What size tree suits your needs?ĭwarf and semi dwarf trees take the least amount of space, offering the ability to grow a great selection of different fruits in a smaller garden. Check at your garden centre for the best varieties to grow in your climate. For example popular Apricot ‘Moorpark’ is best suited for cooler climates, while dwarf Apricot ‘Aprigold’ is well-suited to warmer parts of the country. Some trees need a winter chill for best fruiting, others may need frost protection. Or you may have a sunny wall or fence line that’s just the place for an espaliered fruit tree. Where there is space a beautiful spreading fruit tree doubles as an ornamental tree offering shade in summer and beautiful spring blossom.

Measure up the space available for a new trees and consider the size and spread of the trees to make sure you’re not in an overcrowding situation. Improving the soil is the best thing you can do for your trees. However, both heavier soils and sandy soils can be improved by adding organic matter such as compost and sheep pellets. Fruit trees will fail to thrive, or worse - die of root disease, if their roots are sitting in wet ground for too long.

Sun and soilįruit trees need as much sun as you can give them and well-drained soil is essential. Careful planning and soil preparation before planting will ensure you get the best results for your efforts. Whether you’re planting a single tree or an entire orchard, take time to consider which fruit trees will best suit your space and family needs. Also, it’s a great time to buy while there is the best range to choose from.

Winter is the time to plant deciduous fruit trees while the soil is moist, the air is cool and trees are dormant, so planting is less stressful for them.

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