Return to the Cornucopia Forum
| Post a Follow-Up
growing fruit trees against a east facing fence
| | |
Posted by Daniel_P vic (My Page) on Thu, Jul 7, 05 at 3:05
| What is the general opinion on planting a pear, apple or plum tree against an east / south east facing fence?
I want to train them as espalier. The fence is a good 7-8 feet high solid wood pailing fence.
Please respond
Thank-you
|
Follow-Up Postings:
RE: growing fruit trees against a east facing fence
| | |
Not a good aspect. You could certainly do it but you may be disappointed with yield. If you decide to go ahead, don't forget to check out the pollination requirements. Most apples/pears/plums require a different variety as pollinator. There are some self-pollinators, but not many. If you choose one that needs a pollinator you could always graft the pollinator onto your tree, or plant both in the same hole.
But really, I'd think very carefully about it given such a poor aspect. |
RE: growing fruit trees against a east facing fence
| | |
| I also am interested in this question as I am doing the same with an apple and a pear tree. I have deliberately chosen a wall facing south-east to generate a mini-chill in winter to assist in fruiting. Has anyone attempted this with any success in areas otherwise to warm to grow these fruit? |
RE: growing fruit trees against a east facing fence
| | |
Good idea galsshopper. Hope it works for you.
Ray |
RE: growing fruit trees against a east facing fence
| | |
| you might want to try painting the fence white to increase the amount of reflected light. might help a bit. |
|
|
|
|
