FamilyManDude
11-30-2009, 08:58 PM
I planted a mini apple orchard in the landscaping of my front yard. I set up trellising for these ultra-dwarf trees. I did plant these a little too closely together. Since my orchard is comprised of just a few trees, I figured that they could take just a little overcrowding. The ultra-dwarfs are created by grafting a budding apple branch (scion) onto the stem-base and roots from a smaller tree that is known to have compatible genetics. I believe M27 rootstock was used for these trees. The trellis is required, as the roots are weaker and will not support the weight of the tree. I purchased these trees from Low's 50% off end of season sale. I have three different varieties: Dorsett Golden, Anna, and Fugi. They came from Pacific Groves - The Patio Orchard - Ultra Dwarf Patio Fruit Trees (http://www.pacificgroves.com/patio.html). This website has a cool idea for creating a patio orchard w/ ultra dwarf in containers.
Here is another ultra-dwarf info web-site:
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/docs/educationalresources/dwarffruittrees.pdf
Choosing Miniature and Dwarf Fruit Trees (http://miniatures.about.com/od/livingminiatures/a/dwarfruit.htm)
MidFEx presents Gene's Backyard Orchard (Introduction) - 97 dwarf apple trees in 2500 square feet (http://www.midfex.org/yale/intro.html)
Anybody have any tips, advice, and/or feedback?:2738:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27318&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27318&ppuser=5721)
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Here is another ultra-dwarf info web-site:
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/docs/educationalresources/dwarffruittrees.pdf
Choosing Miniature and Dwarf Fruit Trees (http://miniatures.about.com/od/livingminiatures/a/dwarfruit.htm)
MidFEx presents Gene's Backyard Orchard (Introduction) - 97 dwarf apple trees in 2500 square feet (http://www.midfex.org/yale/intro.html)
Anybody have any tips, advice, and/or feedback?:2738:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27318&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27318&ppuser=5721)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27317&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27317&ppuser=5721)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27320&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27320&ppuser=5721)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27321&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27321&ppuser=5721)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27322&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27322&ppuser=5721)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27323&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27323&ppuser=5721)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27319&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27319&ppuser=5721)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27316&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27316&ppuser=5721)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27315&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27315&ppuser=5721)