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by RobinVH
Sat 25-Mar-2023, 14:06
Forum: Apple
Topic: First time espalier
Replies: 4
Views: 4682

Re: First time espalier

I'm doing a first prune on a new apple tree and there aren't any branch buds as far down as I want my first espalier level to be. What should I do? If I prune that low, will it force new buds to form or will I just kill the tree?
by RobinVH
Mon 01-Aug-2022, 22:34
Forum: Apple
Topic: First time espalier
Replies: 4
Views: 4682

Re: First time espalier

Thanks for the tips and the link! I'll check that out.
by RobinVH
Sun 17-Jul-2022, 21:16
Forum: Apple
Topic: First time espalier
Replies: 4
Views: 4682

First time espalier

I'm about to plant 3 apple trees to espalier. We have a short chain link fence that I'm going to plant against. Any thoughts on how far from the fence I should plant the trees? I want to be able to weed right up to the fence as I'm waging an ongoing battle with morning glory across our property. Any...
by RobinVH
Wed 19-Jan-2022, 17:51
Forum: Plum
Topic: Avoiding black knot
Replies: 2
Views: 1530

Re: Avoiding black knot

Thanks for the suggestions. Maybe I'll start with apple and pear, then build up to trying plum again, but with a different kind.
by RobinVH
Mon 10-Jan-2022, 16:50
Forum: Plum
Topic: Avoiding black knot
Replies: 2
Views: 1530

Avoiding black knot

Last year, we had to pull out a plum tree infected with black knot. I'd love to plant a new plum, but multiple trees in the neighbourhood have struggled with black knot and I don't want to put in a new tree only to watch it slowly die. Any tips on how to protect against black knot or should I look a...

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