[NAFEX] Seeking Orchard Planning Resources
David Doud
doudone at netusa1.net
Mon Aug 11 13:10:29 EDT 2008
apple trees require a certain volume of space to be 'happy' - they
will naturally occupy that volume in differing configurations if
allowed their natural form - (some are upright, some spread, some
droop) - so, yes, you can train (one component of training is
pruning) a semi-dwarf tree to a low form and keep it 'happy' and
productive - the down side is that it's more work to achieve this form -
give yourself plenty of room for each tree and life and training will
be a lot easier -
D
On Aug 11, 2008, at 11:52 AM, Geoffrey Stone wrote:
>
> - given that we seem to be in a drought cycle it seems prudent to
> use Full Size or Semi Dwarf root stock for their deep root system
> which should have better drought tolerance. However, we would like
> to have our trees maintained to a reasonable height. The question:
> Can a tree on Full Size root stock be pruned in such a way so as to
> keep it to a reasonable size while still taking advantage of a deep
> root system? Is there a "down side" to this approach?
> Geoffrey Stone
> Earthaven Assn.
> Black Mountain, NC
>
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