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Che on
February 20, 2011Q.When to Feed My Apricot Tree and When to Prune?
I have a small London garden & I planted an espalier apricot tree and it cropped so fantastically I couldn't bear to prune it. It's about to burst into flower again - should I feed it? It's trained along wires dividing next door's path from ours. Any tips gratefully received. It's 3 years old and lives next to a ballerina apple tree and an espalier apple. Under planted with roses , peonies and alcamilla m. Should I have winter washed or sprayed ? Thank you
Answered by
Heather on
February 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.While it is bursting with flowers, you will want to thin the fruit out a bit when the fruit starts to develop so that there is at least 4 inches (10 cm) between each fruit. This will result in bigger and better fruit.
Fertilizing now would be good to help support the fruit that will be developing.
Apricots normally do best with a light pruning after they have bloomed.
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Anonymous on
March 14, 2016Q.modern look for espalier against a wall
What is a modern look for espalier against a wall? Would Jasmine be interesting with its dark glossy foliage? We are looking for a vine for a ultra modern building.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 15, 2016A.Climbing Jasmine is a beautiful vine.
It's important that you determine the growing conditions and select a vine that meets the conditions that you have.
Sunlight, soil, and how the plant will be supported need to be addressed.
Here are some links with a few other plant possibilities.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/growing-perennial-vines.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/vines-in-the-landscape.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/growing-climbing-lily-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/growing-jasmine-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/star-jasmine-as-ground-cover.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Fleischer on
March 20, 2017
89410Q.Espalier apple trees
How do you prune Espalier apple trees? What branches need to be taken off?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 20, 2017A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/espalier-instructions.htm
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/espalier-training-fruit-trees-fun-demandingWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
sanarnold on
August 30, 2020
Worcestershire ukQ.Will It Survive The Espalier Frame Indoors !!
This is new to me and was taking to much room so tried it, has only been a couple of months and does have limes !!!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 31, 2020
Certified ExpertA.As long as you give it plenty of light (you will need at least 100-200 watts of horticultural lighting to keep it healthy and fruiting indoors.
This article will help you to care for them in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/potted-lime-trees.htm
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Leward on
September 19, 2020
DorsetQ.Is This Plant Dead?
I've just bought a new flat with this lovely looking tree growing up the middle of a wall. However I'm unsure if it is dead or not? It had been completely covered by what I think is Virginia creeper so I'm not sure what it is and if it is revivable? It has lots of dead looking branches at the top that are quite brittle. I'm a gardening novice but would like to keep the tree if I can. Thanks
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This test tells you how to scrape a tree trunk to reveal the cambium layer below. If it is green, the plant is still alive.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
If it is green underneath the bark, try cutting back the top branches to encourage new growth. If it is not, you could cut off the dead branches and use the trunks as a support for a new vine.
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October 17, 2020 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The best trees to train in this way are spur-bearing apples. Here are two articles that should be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/spur-bearing-apple-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/espalier-instructions.htmThis article lists apple trees for your hardiness zone, which is 7b:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-apple-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
February 2, 2021Q.Is There Transparent Dormant Oil That Will Not Stain Wall Structure That Espalier Is Attached?
I am growing peaches, nectarines and Apricots against Light colored wall.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.There are some insecticidal oils that claim to be non-staining, but we do not recommend specific products or retailers. You may want to look online for non-staining horticultural oils or speak with a local garden center about what's available.
Here's an article that may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dormant-oil-information.htm
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