Gardening: Choosing A New Tree
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Gardening: Choosing A Fruit Tree
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Buying a Tree: What to Look for
The first step in planting, growing and caring for a fruit tree is obviously deciding what kind of tree you want. There are many choices you have to make; you have to choose between the many sizes, fruit, and other attributes. You have to choose between the following sizes: dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard. Your choice can affect everything about your growing experience, including the amount of work you have to put in and the amount of rewards (fruit) you will obtain.
Dwarf Trees:
Dwarf trees are ideal for a yard that has only limited space. A dwarf tree can take up as little as an eight-foot diameter plot of land. Although the dwarf fruit trees are smaller than the others, their fruit is just the same size and the shortness makes them easier to prune and harvest. Dwarf fruit trees do not have as long as a life as the larger trees and that is something to keep in mind. They start bearing fruit after about three to five years, so when buying your tree, make sure that you check the age of the tree you are buying.
Semi-dwarf Trees:
Semi-dwarf trees are larger than the dwarf trees but still smaller than a standard size tree. Semi-dwarf trees are medium sized, and when they are full grown they take up a fifteen-foot diameter. Semi-dwarf fruit tree's height can range from as low as ten feet to as high as sixteen feet. Remember, keep them from getting to large you should prune them at least once a year. Semi-dwarf fruit trees sometimes take a season off and produce little or no fruit, but mostly they produce hundreds of fruit every year. Many people enjoy having semi dwarf fruit trees because they produce more fruit than a dwarf tree, and they are generally easier to harvest and maintain than a standard fruit tree.
Standard Size Tree:
A standard sized fruit tree takes up more area than any of the smaller tree varieties, and they are also harder to keep manageable. It is also more difficult to harvest all of the fruit. If you do not prune them at least once a year they can grow as large as thirty feet. If you are just looking for a good tree to provide you with plenty of delicious fruit and to keep your yard shady, a standard sized tree would be the perfect tree for you. Standard sized fruit trees take a very long time to reach their full height, but they usually begin to bear fruit after only three to five years.
Choosing the Variety:
The best variety of fruit tree to buy would be one that bears enough fruit and a tree that does well in your area, a local fruit tree needs less work and it grows the best. Although fruit trees bearing other, more exotic kinds of fruit may seem more exciting, they usually won't grow as well in your area. That’s not to say it’s impossible. You can definitely try to grow a more exotic tree, but it will take much more commitment and time. So do not consider it if you are not prepared, or do not have the time, to put in the extra work.
The Climate:
Another factor involved in deciding on a type of tree is what climate, and therefore what soil, you have. Some trees do better in damp soil while others are better suited for drier conditions. If it rains often in your area you would do well to plant a plum tree. But if you do not get very much rain you would do better to plant a pear tree or an apple tree. Before choosing which type of fruit tree you would like, consult your local nursery or gardening guru to find out which trees would do well in your area.
The Appearance of the Tree:
Other things to keep in mind when your are looking for a fruit tree at the nursery are things like how sturdy it is, if all of the branches are evened out, how straight the tree stands, the condition of the roots that support the tree, the length of the stem, and the height of the fruit from the ground. Making a careful and deliberate decision can mean the difference between having the stunted fruit from your lopsided tree being eaten by animals all day long.
Choosing the right fruit tree is very important as you can see. If you are unsure, ask. The assistants at your local nursery will be well qualified to answer all your questions. Making sure that you buy the right tree for your conditions, can make all the difference between your tree giving you lots of pleasure and your tree becoming a burden. Take the trouble to make the right choice and you’ll be rewarded with lots of fruit and lovely shade in your garden.
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