![]() ![]() Search high-density orchards for more information. It is recommended that some dwarfing rootstock remain trellised for their lifetime as their root structure will not be able to support their heavy fruit weights before harvest.The key with tree support is to loosely tie the tree to allow it to still move in the wind so it develops its own support for when you remove the post after a few seasons.Use stakes or metal posts to encourage straight growth especially with dwarfing rootstocks and windy sites.Keep the tree vertical in the planting hole (perpendicular to the ground) so that it grows straight.Spread out the dormant tree’s roots to encourage outward growth.Add compost and/or fertilizer to the hole and soil removed during digging.While they may have “anchor” roots that go deeper, these roots are adept at growing downward themselves. Most deciduous fruit trees (standard or dwarf) have a somewhat fibrous root system in which their effective feeding roots are typically in the top 1–2’ of the soil. It probably makes little sense to dig any hole deeper than 2’. ![]() This sized hole or larger will allow the new roots to grow into freshly worked soil over the course of a few years. For fruit trees, we recommend a round hole at least 3′ W x 2.5′ D.A planting hole that is large enough to accommodate the current root system with some extra room to grow. ![]()
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