- What fruit trees make good hedges?
- How do you espalier fruit trees?
- Can you plant a fruit tree next to a fence?
- What happens if you plant fruit trees too close together?
What fruit trees make good hedges?
Here are some of our favourite edible hedges that will not only look great, but also fill your fruit bowl.
- Blueberries. Blueberries make an ideal medium sized hedge that is easy to maintain and will provide you with delicious fruit throughout summer and early autumn. ...
- Feijoas. ...
- Mandarins. ...
- Olives. ...
- Apples.
How do you espalier fruit trees?
10 Easy Steps to Espalier Your Fruit Tree
- Decide upon your location — you'll need a spot with full sun and about 8 linear feet of space.
- Build your structure. ...
- Purchase and plant your tree. ...
- Choose 2 branches to attach to the first level of wire. ...
- Prune out the other branches.
Can you plant a fruit tree next to a fence?
Planting or creating espaliers along a fence line can also free up valuable garden space for more fruit trees or other ornamental plants. ... Close planting also can create an environment for better cross-pollination, which also leads to increased fruit production.
What happens if you plant fruit trees too close together?
Problems. If the fruit trees do grow tall, however, close planting can cause problems. The trees create too much shade, preventing light from penetrating to the lower branches. ... This can encourage the growth of fungii and reduce the production of fruit, potentially damaging or ruining the fruit harvest.
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