Purchasing A Fruit Tree.mp4

Gary Heilig, Horticulture Educator from Michigan State University Extension in Ingham County discusses what to consider when purchasing a fruit tree.

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[davidcmatt]

Another very helpful video.

I have 12 fruit trees that would like to plant, should I wait until fall? In live in SE Michigan.

Currently the trees (in pots) are dug in, feeding the local deer population, while I try to figure out when to plant them.

[GLHeilig]

@davidcmatt Thank you for your comments and support. It is better to get the trees in the ground. If they stay in the pots too long, the roots will grow in circles. Plant them now and put protective cages around them or spray them with Liquid Fence according to label directions. Deer Away works well during the winter months but it should only be applied during the dormant season.

[GLHeilig]

@davidcmatt It is better to plant now (if you already have the trees) since fall is just around the corner.

[roncabezas]

Hello Gary, thank you for your videos. I truly enjoy your delivery in style and information. You truly show passion and love for your craft. On this video you comment on choosing cultivar based on flavor. I plan to buy fruit trees for my backyard with the intention to harvest when fruit is ripened on the tree. Could you please tell me which apple, peach, apricot and cherry cultivar you would consider most flavorful to your palate? Thank you very much!

[Rheygand]

Very informative...thank you.

[fiishermanroly]

@GLHeilig I Live in florida and i'm currently growing grafted mangoes in fabric pots is it true that i can keep them in there for a couple of years and that root circling should not happen with these pots? thanks p.s the reason i'm keeping them in pots for a couple of years is because i've lost quite a few to frost in the last couple of years so i can bring them into the garage when frost is in the forecast.