75% of what happens to a tree, takes place underground. In this regard, soil is critical… but at the same time, in the real world, not so much. Let me […]
Fruit Tree Forms
Central-Leader Form One principal, or central trunk, also called a leader. This is perhaps the most notable traditional form. It’s also, one of the most efficient forms for the home […]
Dealing with Disease
All living things get sick… including fruit trees! This is an inescapable fact of nature. It just so happens, that our area of North Carolina is basically a petri dish… […]
Pruning
This article will showcase some pruning tips, especially for the early years of your tree. Many new apple tree owners stress about pruning their trees… There are two goals […]
Apple Tree Yields
When planning your orchard, it pays to consider the size of the trees you’re working with, their expected yields, and the time it will take for the tree to reach […]
Planting Your New Apple Tree
All our potted trees are set to the proper depth in their current pots. This means, when your plant our trees, the soil level of the pot, should be exactly […]
Tree Size
A seedling apple tree or full-size tree will grow to around 30′ tall. In an effort to control tree size and vigor, improve disease resistance factors, promote early fruiting, and […]
Choosing the Right Apple Tree
When you go to buy a house, some folks might want a particular design style. They may require a long driveway, a large yard, no neighbors to either side… they […]
Bloom Periods
Apple trees bloom in the spring. Their flowers are pollinated by another variety of apple tree blooming at the same time. A few months later, you get apples. In our […]