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Temperate Fruit & Orchards => Temperate Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: mksmth on February 12, 2015, 05:16:07 PM
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I am by far an expert in this method of fruit growing but in my opinion it is a very intelligent way to maximize a small space and keep fruit trees in check.
Dave wilson nursery and Tom spellman have some wonderful videos on how to prune and layout a backyard orchard.
https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveWilsonTrees (https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveWilsonTrees)
I have 3 peaches in a row on 4' centers, 3 plum in a row on 4' centers and 3 apples on 8'. None will ever be more than about 7-7 1/2 feet tall.
I hope to add 3-4 more peaches a couple plum and a few apples this year. May not happen that quick though.
this was taken last april. those are my citrus in the pots.
(http://s12.postimg.cc/la0d2mkjt/IMG_20140507_195940_709.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/la0d2mkjt/)
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I'll go ahead and be the one to state the obvious (or what should have been obvious to me, but wasn't): in order for dense planting (multiple trees in a single hole) to be successful, you want trees of similar vigor (perhaps same rootstock), and similar age/caliper. I made the mistake of planting two plums and a peach together that were none of them the same age, and the results were what you'd imagine! :P
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...in order for dense planting (multiple trees in a single hole) to be successful, you want trees of similar vigor (perhaps same rootstock), and similar age/caliper.
What about hedgerow planting? Is it OK if they are of different vigor / age?
I am highly interested in their idea as my yard is filling up very quickly but I crave over so many different fruits on this forum. But fruit trees only 30" apart just sounds extreme. However if successful, maybe I do not need to sacrifice the peach and apple tree currently thriving...