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PLANTING TREES
APPLE TREES
Plant apple trees in full sun where deep loam is
well-drained. Plant the trees at least 25 feet apart in a
hole at least twice the size of the root ball. Stake the
trunk with soft twine, and mulch with two to three inches of
hay or wood chips or other organic matter, leaving six
inches clear around the trunk. Remove the first two years'
blossoms to spur root and trunk development. The tree
usually bears fruit by the third season. Hard-thinning
encourages bigger fruit. Prune dead wood annually when the
tree is dormant.
PEAR TREES
Pear trees prefer a heavy moist soil such as a deep clay
loam. Good drainage and adequate moisture are essential.
Stake the new trees with soft twine. Space the trees 20
feet apart in the sun.
Planting two trees is recommended to ensure pollination.
Pear trees usually bear fruit in three years. Fruits should
be thinned to one per foot of branch. Harvest the fruit
when it is easy to pick and has small spots on the skin that
turn brown. Prune annually when the trees are dormant.
CHERRY TREES
Plant cherry trees in well-drained loam in full sun 20 feet
apart. Cut the trees back to three or four wide-angled
limbs. Prune annually in late winter or early spring.
Cherry trees are self-pollinating and bear fruit after
several years growth.
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