| Planting fruit trees in your yard can be productive. | | | | constantly. An arborist can recommend to you |
| It provides shade for you and the whole family. | | | | different trees that are appropriate to your soil. |
| Birds are also attracted and may be happy in | | | | |
| building their nest on the trees. Growing trees can | | | | All trees require maintenance, which is another |
| give you a pleasure when they start to bear | | | | consideration in growing fruit trees. During the first |
| fruits. | | | | year, pruning fruit trees are very important to |
| If you plant a single-semi dwarf apple tree, in a | | | | get rid of any dead limbs or branches. These |
| season you can produce up to 500 apples. Its | | | | limbs should be inspected for any pest |
| productive life can reach 20 years. There is also a | | | | infestations. Trees that are planted closer to your |
| tree that has a shorter span in producing fruits, | | | | houses should be pruned regularly. |
| and it can take 8 months up to one year | | | | There are three sizes of fruit trees that you can |
| depending on its harvest time. | | | | choose from. There are dwarf fruit trees, which |
| The benefits of planting fruit trees are many, you | | | | are ideal for small spaces. They do very well in an |
| have to consider many things including, the type | | | | 8’ diameter area. They are the easiest way |
| and size of trees, the location of the trees to | | | | to prune and harvest because they do not grow |
| grow, the condition of the soil, and the | | | | tall. The fruit has a normal size; the disadvantage |
| maintenance. It's not that easy to grow fruit | | | | is, it can produce less and has a shorter life span. |
| trees, but you can fully enjoy the rewards when | | | | The semi-dwarf fruit tree requires a growing area |
| it bears fruit. | | | | of 15’ diameter, and they can range in height |
| If you want to have a shady tree, an oak or | | | | from 10 to 16’. They need annual pruning to |
| maple tree is the best choice to plant. It can be | | | | keep the height down and the shape balanced. |
| grown several feet away from your home in | | | | These trees are very productive; it can produce |
| your backyard. Make sure that your fruit trees | | | | hundreds of fruit in one season. |
| are not planted near your fence. When they are | | | | The standard fruit trees are huge, which requires |
| grown, they can damage your fence and can | | | | more space. It is more difficult to prune and |
| cause trouble to your neighbors. | | | | harvest. At the peak of their growth, they can |
| The soil conditions are also an important | | | | reach 40’ high, if left un-pruned. They are |
| consideration. If you are in a community that | | | | great for grandchildren to climb on and to attach |
| always experiencing drought, you can choose a | | | | a swing to it. |
| Russian olive tree, Pear tree, and apple tree. | | | | In choosing the trees to plant, it is helpful to go to |
| These trees are well-suited for dry land. To | | | | the local nursery to check the different varieties. |
| improve the soil conditions you can add compost, | | | | There are fruit trees that do not self-pollinate, so |
| mulch, or top soil. Make sure to water the soil | | | | be ready with your pollinators. |