LifestyleBetter Homes and Gardens6 fruit trees you can still plant this spring that aren’t citrus
You can still plant potted fruit trees this spring even if you missed the bare-root winter window, with apples, pears and plums among the best options right now.
When you think about planting a fruit tree, citrus are probably the first that come to mind. But lemons and limes aren’t your only option. Even if you missed the window for planting bare-root fruit trees this winter, you can still plant potted varieties this spring. From apples and pears to plums, h
Gardening advice confirms that potted fruit trees can still be planted in spring, giving those who missed the winter bare-root season a second chance.
Some trees need a second compatible tree nearby for cross-pollination to produce fruit, but multi-graft trees solve this by joining two or three varieties on one rootstock.
Pots need to be at least 40cm wide, filled with quality potting mix rather than soil, and roots should be trimmed and repotted every winter or second year.
If you only have space for one tree, ask your nursery whether it is self-fertile or needs a companion, or look for a multi-graft tree that has two or three varieties on one rootstock.
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