To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org (North American Fruit Explorers)
Subject: RE: [NAFEX] Tree suggestions
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 18:07:36 -0500
I have the same problem - water table is 6-8 feet down. You have to be
very careful with the rootstocks. On my property I cannot grow Gisela (any
kind), or Mazzard, and Nemaguard suckers a tree to death. The apples don't
die, just don't fruit. I found, of all apple rootstocks, Antonovka was the
best, if slow growing, and I just have to keep it pruned. Try your peaches
on Citation, Lovell Peach, or Siberian C Peach. You may have to just buy and
try several trees, same variety, different rootstock, and watch them for 3
years. Then you will know for sure. JoanRRosenberg LI NY
RE: [NAFEX] Tree suggestions,
JoanRRosenberg, 02/20/2004