Hi, i planted a sweet cherry tree and it’s on it’s second summer and it is already getting too tall. By next summer it will be in the power lines. I have done a lot of reading but can’t figure out the best way to prune it for height reduction safely. Could I cut the central lead? There is a cluster of branches about 12 inches off the ground, another about 5.5 up (pictured) and then the next cluster is way at the top about 18 feet up.
i recently got a pomegranate tree and I repotted it again today because I realized it was too deep. Now it is up and good but theres sk many like little branches or stems or roots I dont know but do I leave them??
This is my lovely avocado that I started from seed approximately 10 years ago. I can’t remember the exact variety I started it from but I’m pretty sure it was an organic Hass.
For the majority of her life, she’s been in a pot and outside for the spring/summer/fall, and hauled inside for the winter. I planted it outside this year, as it was simply getting too big for indoors in a pot! From the ground it’s about 7-8 feet tall, and 5 feet wide (she lost some height in an accident while moving outdoors). But appears very happy in her new in ground spot, as she’s starting to explode with new growth.
Where I live our winter lows are usually in the mid 30s, but can briefly drop to 15-20 degrees F, which I know is too cold for avocados. But she’s outside and I’m not digging her up, so please help me help my baby through the winter! I know I’ll need to cover the tree during cold snaps, but what’s the best way to do so? Focus on keeping the trunk warm? Try to cover branches too? Blankets? Burlap sacs? Specific materials that work best? Please help because I don’t want this winter to be my avocado trees last one!
Hello, I bought this young thornless key lime for half off. I am curious if I should prune it and at what time it may be best to do if so. I am in zone 6b. Thank you in advance.
On/in a honeycrisp in the American Midwest. Fruit actually tastes good. But this little guy scurries out when I cut into it…
Hi, new here guys, I recently bought a mango plant and had it shipped over here. The top leaves of the plant had dried out and I cut the top part of the stem the other leaves were fine and leafy green until the discoloration occurred anybody know the cause and how to fix.
Hey guys, I’m trying to build a mini orchard on my land in New England. I currently have a cherry tree and two apples. For the apples they are semi dwarfs one being a red delicious and the other being honey crisp.
For whatever reason I’m noticing that the honey crisp apples look exceptionally disfigured and are growing exceptionally slow compared to the red delicious who both flowered and started fruiting around the same time.
Does anyone have any feedback on what I can do especially for next year?
For additional context if it helps we’ve had Japanese beetle infestation for the second year in a row. We managed it a lot better this year with minimal leaf damage. I sprayed the trees with neem oil and coppercide. Lastly, the honey crisp tree (the one that is providing weird fruit) at large appears the healthiest compared to the red delicious that is providing the what appears to be better fruit.
Note: the first image is an apple from the honey crisp. The second image is from the red delicious taken at the same time.
hey all, I have two mature pomegranate trees, about 17 years old. they both did amazing for years, but something happened. 4 years ago was the last year I got any fruit, that year I probably got about 40lbs between the two and absolutely nothing since.
I have trimmed it aggressively for two years, I see a lot of new growth in early spring, I see A LOT of flowers but no fruit.
as far as pollinators I can say with confidence the last two years hasn't been a problem because our neighbor had a bee hive and the bees were buzzing away. other neighbors had avocado tree that did really well, the bees also loved the avocado.
so I am not sure if I am having a nutrient issue? Every year I spread 10-10-10 granulated fertilizer.
zone 10b.
Hello!
Keeping it short, I want to create a sapling of another pear tree that is in my grandparent's garden as they recently passed away and the house has been sold. I've got a lot of fond memories of this tree, and the pears are delicious, so I was wondering if:
Is it even possible to create a sapling with relatively limited time left before I cant access the tree anymore?
if it is possible, how do I go about doing it? Do I need special tools? Expertise?
I have no real experience gardening other than growing vegetables and herbs on my balcony, so this is something totally new to me.
I've looked around a bit and found that you are supposed to be able to combine a sapling with a branch from the pear tree and essentially force them to fuse. Then you can plant this sapling wherever you want it. It sounds "easy". but even I know its probably significantly harder than it sounds.
Looking for some advice here, ideally geared towards a complete dummy like myself!
I just wanted to share my completed project for my backyard mini-orchard.
My “backyard” is like 80% patio, so I was restricted on growing trees. But after a ton of research over the past couple of weeks, I’ve completed the
set up and planting of my 5 fruit trees.
From left to right the fruits are 2
Moorepark Apricots, Burgundy Plum, Honey Babe Peach, and Red Fuji Apple. I have cuttings from an Angelus Peach and Santa Rosa Plum from my mom’s house which I plan to graft onto the apricot trees.
I modified the half wine barrels myself with drainage holes and casters so I can move the planters around when needed.
I also purchased these super adorable custom tree tags from Etsy which I absolutely love. They are double sided, made of anodized aluminum, and will probably outlast the life of the tree. I’ve included a link to the maker’s shop on Etsy for anyone who’s interested.
How can I save my apple tree ? I live in Dakar which has a hot and semi arid climate . I didn’t plan to have an apple tree since it prefers cooler climates but was gifted with this little baby . I really want to see her grow up and thrive even if she doesn’t bear fruits , for the sake of honoring this amazing gift . Oh and it’s in a 60L black (unfortunately) plastic pot
I am having trouble finding local nurseries that specialize in growing fruit trees; Im in College Park, MD (near DC). I've listed the varieties I'm looking for below; ideally id like large plants. Any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Ichi Ki Kei Jiro Persimmon
Saijo Persimmon
Chicago Hardy Fig
Celeste Fig
Nanking Cherry
Goumi
This is my honeycrisp apple, 2nd year in the ground. It’s not dead but it sure isn’t growing. It grew some last year but not at all this year. My neighbor also has some cedar trees, I’m not sure if that’s causing this tree not to grow or what. I know cedars and apples don’t get along. My other tree is growing pretty well but it does get cedar rust. Neither tree bore fruit this year. Should I just call it quits on these and plant something else? I feel I’m fighting a loosing battle with my neighbors trees.
How does this look? Any advice if something looks off. Thanks😁
After completely ignoring this plum tree for about 5years, I’ve pruned away the lower branches and removed a bunch of ivy to reveal that the root stock has sent up a whole host of cherry plum, which by now have about the same combined mass as the main European plum.
What’s the best course of action here? Do I cut down all the rootstock? Or do I let it carry on as a tree bush at this point?
Dwarf lemon that has been in pots its whole life, how do I handle this?
Currently in a large tub, at least 20 gallons