HOOD RIVER, Ore. — The U.S. pear industry wants to transition to high-density orchards and is looking for dwarfing rootstock that results in trees that are easy to manage, produce early and can handle ...
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have a problem with my navel orange tree. It is producing two types ...
If you’ve ever shopped for a fruit tree, you might have noticed the term ‘rootstock’ floating around – but what are rootstocks, exactly? Well, it’s about time we demystified them, because they’re ...
The production of fruit trees relies critically on the careful selection and combination of rootstocks and cultivars. Rootstocks are used not only to control tree vigour and enhance nutrient uptake ...
When selecting a dwarf fruit tree, the root of the matter lies in the matter of the roots. Sure, the top part of the tree above the graft is important, too. That’s what determines the looks and the ...
Saturday’s article on miniature fruit trees referenced the use of dwarfing rootstocks to create small trees that produce full-size fruit. You might think you should just choose the rootstock that ...
Use clean pruners to make a cut at a 45-degree angle near the end of the branch. Trim the tip of the branch straight across just above some leaf buds. Refrigerate any cuttings you won’t be able to pot ...
Many fruit trees, ornamental flowering trees and shade trees have something in common: The above-ground portion is not the same variety, or even the same species as the root system. They are assembled ...
Spring has sprung and that’s good news for gardeners who’ve been eager to dig into the soil once again. If you’re one of the few who’s added fruit trees to your crop list, there’s one practice you may ...
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