Standard-sized trees are the largest of the three sizes, and they require between 30 — 35 feet 9 — 11 meters of space between each tree. The semi-dwarf, medium-sized trees require 15 feet 5 meters between each tree. Dwarf trees need 10 feet 3 meters. With that in mind, I worked out that you could plant 25 — 36 standard sized trees on a 1 acre plot. You can plant around semi-dwarf trees and around dwarf trees on a 1 acre lot.
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Now that you know how many trees to plant, I wish you all success in your apple-growing venture. A professional orchard near me. We live in a fruit-growing part of Kent.
The older orchards are being grubbed up as they exceed their natural lifespan. They had spreading branches, and were very beautiful. All the recently planted professional apple orchards are cordon-style, with serried ranks of trees like soldiers on parade. They look just as healthy and productive — and would fit into the tiniest garden.
Maybe you might not want four rows of apple trees down the middle of your garden. But one row as a screen, or along the fence, would be a wonderful way of maximising fruit. Pippa and James grew this espaliered pear tree as a screen for a window, but it also yields excellent pears. Cordon trees can be planted feet cms apart, so even if your garden is just 18ft wide or long, you could plant six cordon fruit trees.
Although different fruit varies, a cordon tree can yield up to 10kg of apples, so you could grow 60kg of apples a year. And the trees, so close together, would screen a fence, wall, road or eyesore beautifully. Edible Culture in Faversham specialises in creating orchards of all sizes, including orchards in gardens.
So I asked Dave of Edible Culture what ordinary gardeners need to know about planting cordon fruit trees. And cordon trees need to be supported on wires, a fence or a wall. He also advises choosing spur-fruiting varieties over tip-fruiting varieties. With spur-fruiting varieties, the fruit grows on spurs coming off the main stem or trunk. Finally, you need to check whether they need another apple tree near them for pollination. Different varieties will need pollination at different times.
According to the RHS, you can grow any fruit with a pip as a cordon, but fruit with stones, such as cherries or plums, are likely to be less successful. They have useful advice on identifying spur-bearing apples and pears here. So, ask your fruit tree supplier if the tree is appropriate for cordon growing. At Edible Culture Dave specialises in selling heritage fruit trees, as well as chemical-free products, supports and solutions.
Rather than growing apples or pears you can easily buy in supermarkets, it would be nice to support a rare variety. You can even order cordon fruit trees from Amazon affiliate link — you can click through to buy. If you do, I may get a small fee. Caring for fruit trees is like caring for many plants. You can get really involved and knowledgeable, or you can bumble along. She prunes them in February, taking them back to the fruiting spurs. Packing more fruit into the space you have available means thinking beyond the traditional.
Forget block planting at wide spacings — instead, incorporate your fruiting plants into your overall garden design. Garden boundaries can be planted up with fruiting hedges or wall- or fence-hugging espaliers or fans. A row of cordon fruit trees can be used to provide a screen between different areas of your garden. You can even grow apples as tiny step-over cordons which are, as the name suggests, no taller than knee high and can be used to define the edges of paths or borders.
Borders can be planned to include fruit trees and bushes with stunning blossom. Lawns can be brightened up by planting a dwarf fruit tree within it as a focal point — or even better, plant several dwarf fruit trees and turn your boring old unproductive lawn into a beautiful and bountiful mini orchard!
Many fruits can be grown in large containers, turning your patio or deck into valuable growing space. Special attention needs to be paid to fertility and watering when growing in containers, but some fruits, such as figs, can respond well to being grown in a pot. Become a member of The Orchard Project now. Sign Up. Find out more. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Home » Planning and designing an orchard.
Sun Most fruit trees require hours of sunlight for good growth and fruit ripening although as a general rule of thumb, cooking varieties require fewer hours. Soil The ideal soil for fruit trees is well-drained, uncompacted, loamy soil with a pH of 6 slightly acidic.
Soil depth Ideally there should be at least 2ft of soil before you hit any solid substrate like rock, concrete foundations etc.
Frost pockets and standing water Ask people who know the site well, if they can recall any areas that become flooded during the winter. Water point It is vital that the site has easy access to a water point. Spacing and layout The arrangement of the trees will largely be determined by the shape and features of the site, and will vary from site to site.
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