Buying Fruit Trees

tyusclan · #21 02/26/10, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mnn2501

Make sure its a local nursery and not a branch of some national chain store that also sells plants/tree's (like home depot, lowes, etc).

Yep, agree 100%.

Dexter · #22 02/26/10, 02:01 PM

Get a mix. That is by source, size etc.

Those who study trees will tell you to plant in the native soil not in a pocket of manure/compost. In compost they will initially grow fast, but the roots will not spread out past the compost pocket. Long term- you want a tree with an excellent root system.
Topdressing with mulch or compost is however a good thing.

7thswan · #23 02/26/10, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by geo in mi

I'm not aware of anyone offering such a guarantee. Usually a one year replace/refund, but how would you define lifetime? Have you gotten nursery stock with that specific guarantee locally? I don't think very many people would guarantee apple or pear trees because of fire blight. And, what is the lifetime of a peach or cherry tree?

Spring Hill Nursery. "If for any reason, you aren't pleased with any plant upon receipt, after planting or once it grows, just contact Spring Hill anytime-no time limit- for as long as you garden." www.springhillnursery.com I started paying attention to guarantees after numerous issues with buying thru catalogs.

7thswan · #24 02/27/10, 08:23 AM

Here is one in Michigan.www. MichiganBulb.com. yes it has fruit. Also www. HeneryFields.com.This has a large collection of Grapes/trees/bushes, and all these catalogs have a discount coupon,so order the catalog. I will add more as I go thru catalogs.

Danaus29 · #25 02/27/10, 04:52 PM

piccololily, I haven't bought from the Arbor Day Foundation except for the trees you get with your membership. The catalogue gives sizes and prices for many different trees so the size would depend on the type of tree you buy. I have heard they have a lot of complaints for sending out small "twigs" instead of 6 foot tall ready-made shade trees. But studies have shown the small trees adapt faster and soon outgrow the 6 foot ready made shade size trees. Prices are pretty good.

veme · #26 02/27/10, 05:30 PM

I swear by Stark Bros.
http://www.starkbros.com/

Here's a link from GRANNY MILLER that may be of interest to you - question #4

http://homesteadgardenandpantry.com/?p=335
Good luck with your trees