Fruit trees

Lee1978 · « **on:** May 27, 2008, 18:58 »

I bought some fruit trees at the begining of the season
Cherry
Cox's
Bramley
Victoria plum

As i did not have the space at the time i put them all in large pots and they are doing fine, my question is can i plant these out now or would i have to wait till the Autumn?

poultrygeist · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2008, 19:28 »

I'd be tempted to leave it til the dormant season in case it sets them back at all.

Rob

muntjac · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2008, 19:28 »

plant them out now just remember to water them in and keep em watered during summer . 1/2 again bigger for the hole put some good compost oin the botom and break up the soil under it ,back fill and then water well in

dont forget your tree guard for moth

Ruby Red · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2008, 19:30 »

I would say that as they arent bare rooted then they will be fine going in now as long as you obviously dig a big enough hole and water really well every other day. Try not to disturb the soil round the roots.

Not an expert but this Is what I would do.

Trillium · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2008, 22:07 »

I'm with Munty on this. I plant out potted fruit trees any time that I can get them. The first 2 years they'll need lots of water and old manure to develop those roots. And mulch helps too. Only ones that need fall planting are bare-rooted trees or balled ones as their root disturbance will affect the upper part.

Lee1978 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2008, 17:31 »

Thanks guys for the advice

once my greenhouse is up they will go at the front, next to a south facing wall

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Fruit trees

poultrygeist

Trillium