Fruit trees
#1
05-24-21, 11:03 AM
Fruit trees
Fruit trees, purchased a couple few years ago; nectarine and an apricot, both of their main stocks died but they have healthy shoots that developed and I would like to know if the trees will produce fruit?
Comments/Suggestions appreciated!!
Comments/Suggestions appreciated!!
#2
05-24-21, 11:14 AM
If they're still green, then yes, they should eventually produce fruit.
Problem is, if their main leads died, then they MAY be "root bound" which is what happens if they're planted without removing the burlap, and without "freeing" the roots.
Most plants grown in pots or burlap will end up with "girdling roots" that follow the burlap / pot and thus grow in circles- that is bad, it strangles the main tree, BUT you'll usually get a "second growth" as the girdling roots die off, and then the roots start to grow down to the water table, and out into the surrounding soil and nutrients.
Problem is, if their main leads died, then they MAY be "root bound" which is what happens if they're planted without removing the burlap, and without "freeing" the roots.
Most plants grown in pots or burlap will end up with "girdling roots" that follow the burlap / pot and thus grow in circles- that is bad, it strangles the main tree, BUT you'll usually get a "second growth" as the girdling roots die off, and then the roots start to grow down to the water table, and out into the surrounding soil and nutrients.
#3
05-24-21, 11:16 AM
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If you can't get that information from the grower then it's anyone's guess. You'll just have to grow them and see what you get. If it's a dwarf variety at least some of the dwarf characteristics often come from the root stock.
#4
05-24-21, 01:06 PM
I transplanted the fruit tree's in very large containers, but both had issues with curly leaf over the years despite spraying them as required. I will take U'r advice and see what happens, worse case end up with shade tree's.
Contacted, Email, nursery where I purchased the trees and awaiting their reply?
First and Foremost, I appreciate the comments and suggestions!!
Contacted, Email, nursery where I purchased the trees and awaiting their reply?
First and Foremost, I appreciate the comments and suggestions!!
#6
05-27-21, 10:39 AM
I did not take into consideration the trees may have been grafted. Nothing on the tags indicate one way or the other and if I were to hazard a guess they were both grafted. What little I know about grafting, I suspect if the case very unlikely they will produce fruit.
Appreciated the comment!!
Appreciated the comment!!
Last edited by lightspeed; 05-27-21 at 11:33 AM.
#7
05-27-21, 12:14 PM
Group Moderator
Many, if not most fruit trees, especially dwarf varieties are grafted. You can tell by looking for the graft node when they are young but it often disappears as the tree ages. If you don't have to get rid of the tree I'd let it grow to see what you get. I've had numerous "fancy" long stem roses die then the root stock comes out as a gorgeous heirloom or shrub rose.
#8
05-27-21, 02:11 PM
Intend relocating the trees to an area along the fringe of my property but keep them in their containers until season appropriate for transplanting. I am done with fruit trees, find in my area maintaining them is too labor intensive, this includes roses should they make it thru the deer season.
I appreciate the input!!
I appreciate the input!!
