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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 6:52:29 GMT -6
Mom and dad are retiring a large garden.
I am gonna put apple trees in it.
Whats the ideal spacing?
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Post by smsmith on Aug 3, 2017 7:02:14 GMT -6
That will almost entirely depend on what rootstock(s) the apple trees are grafted to. Some varieties are larger/smaller than others, but rootstock generally controls the ultimate size of a fruit tree.
What's your goal? Human consumption or wildlife trees?
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 7:03:16 GMT -6
Human
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Post by smsmith on Aug 3, 2017 7:05:46 GMT -6
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 8:21:44 GMT -6
Probably wont get too fancy. Mostly just plant and water them.
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 8:23:02 GMT -6
Oh lord.... way to technical for me.  I am just a dummy thats gonna get trees and stick them in a hole. The space I have is about 20x40 ft, so I was curious how many I can "safely" plant in it. |
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Post by smsmith on Aug 3, 2017 9:22:49 GMT -6
Oh lord.... way to technical for me. I am just a dummy thats gonna get trees and stick them in a hole. The space I have is about 20x40 ft, so I was curious how many I can "safely" plant in it. Buy a Haralson and a Chestnut Crab from your local Bailey's outlet (not sure where is closest to you, you can Google Bailey's nursery and find their outlets on their website. Tree Top Nursery in Sauk Centre is the closest for me) and plant them. You'll want a minimum of 20' between trees. I usually pace off 7 yards for my plantings The reason I was asking questions was because if you wanted to set up a trellis system and use dwarf rootstocks you could cram a great number of trees (and varieties) in a space that size. That would require a fair amount of work however |
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 9:23:52 GMT -6
Oh wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here I was thinking maybe 10 ft.... get 3 wide across the 20 ft width, and 6 down the 40 ft width.....
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Post by smsmith on Aug 3, 2017 9:25:55 GMT -6
If you want more trees, you'll have to go with smaller semi-dwarf or dwarf rootstock...which will require a decent "question and answer" session
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 9:26:43 GMT -6
Got it. Thats the basics I was curious about for sure. Thank you.
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Post by Sandbur on Aug 3, 2017 11:30:16 GMT -6
Huls Nursery in St. Wendal has nice bare root trees. Haralson is a tough tree. Haralred might have better flavor. You sure you don't have more room?  There is a hidden warning in there about planting apple trees. Addicting. |
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 16:09:06 GMT -6
How much are bareroot?
Never tried one. Only potted
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 3, 2017 16:11:47 GMT -6
Thanks sandbur. I gotta check that place out. Just looked at there website.
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Post by nhmountains on Aug 3, 2017 16:26:02 GMT -6
I went with 15' spacing but I alternated rows so the trees are offset. If it ever gets to be a spacing problem some will be more heavily pruned than others. If I had more open land I'd do the 20' spacing.
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Post by Sandbur on Aug 4, 2017 6:22:01 GMT -6
Thanks sandbur. I gotta check that place out. Just looked at there website. One of those Hul brother is fairly knowledgeable on apples and they gave me a discount the last time I ordered 5 trees from them AND paid/ordered early. He is knowledgeable enough to offer hardy trees for central Mn. Stu has more knowledge than him IMO. How close are you to Bergeson Nursery in Fertile? Old timer there knew his stuff, but I suspect he is no longer around. + |
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There is a hidden warning in there about planting apple trees. Addicting.
