We are going to go for it this winter
bare-rooted trees seem to be the way to go
I've seen a number of things, and wondered what the view was
1) double-grafted (ie two varieties of pear on one root-stock) - do they last? will they need more attention?
2) traditional varieties - these look to be more complicated (not self-fertile) with a lower yield
3) pears advertised as self-fertile - is this possible (absent of growing two sorts on one tree).
The allotment rules say any fruit tree has to be dwarf form - presumably any reputable nursery will be able to tell me this and I should avoid any that don't
In general, I am planning to dig a big hole, fill it with compost/soil and put tree in. What else to I need to do?
- watering?
- feed?
- pest control? (I understand you need grease bands over-winter when it's fruiting, and general observation of plant as it grows)
- magic incantations?
On a depressing note - someone on our allotment group has complained about a tree being stolen. Anyone ever had this? any ideas? I am thinking about putting the usual tree stake supporting stake and collar, but putting some metal crossbars in below ground to make it harder to lift.
bare-rooted trees seem to be the way to go
I've seen a number of things, and wondered what the view was
1) double-grafted (ie two varieties of pear on one root-stock) - do they last? will they need more attention?
2) traditional varieties - these look to be more complicated (not self-fertile) with a lower yield
3) pears advertised as self-fertile - is this possible (absent of growing two sorts on one tree).
The allotment rules say any fruit tree has to be dwarf form - presumably any reputable nursery will be able to tell me this and I should avoid any that don't
In general, I am planning to dig a big hole, fill it with compost/soil and put tree in. What else to I need to do?
- watering?
- feed?
- pest control? (I understand you need grease bands over-winter when it's fruiting, and general observation of plant as it grows)
- magic incantations?
On a depressing note - someone on our allotment group has complained about a tree being stolen. Anyone ever had this? any ideas? I am thinking about putting the usual tree stake supporting stake and collar, but putting some metal crossbars in below ground to make it harder to lift.
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