Planting Fruit Trees: Prepare in the Fall to Plant in the Spring

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A fruit tree is a long-term investment in the garden. Preparation for your new tree should begin months before you actually put it in the ground. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison reviews how to plan for a new fruit tree and what you can do in the fall to get ready. He also gives some fruit tree planting tips for when the time arrives. He talks about apple, peach, pear, pecan and other kinds of fruit trees.

0:00 – Introduction
0:19 – What to do in the Fall to Get the Site Ready
1:56 – How Many Trees Do You Need?
2:20 – Fruit Tree Spacing (How close together can you plant)
3:10 – Planning for Pollination
3:33 – Planting Procedure and Tips
3:51 – How to Dig the Hole
6:30 – Pruning at Planting
7:03 – How to Choose the Right Variety for Your Yard

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