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Originally Posted by hifred123
Hello,
Has anyone grown fruit trees in their yard? I was wondering what the positives and negatives were of owning fruit trees. Thanks.
Loren
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Your question does not say enough for a valid reply. A fruit tree is sort of like getting a pet. I will feed it, spray it, prune it etc. and then the one who promissed to walk the tree gets tired of it.
It has a long life, assuming you don't kill it and it needs room.
In fact many fruit trees require that you plant two different varieties for cross pollination. A dwarf fruit tree tends to bear fruit sooner than a full size tree which can take several years to mature enough to bear fruit.
Before you buy and plant a tree be sure to read if it is proper for our climate-cold days required, water, soil type and how low a temperature can it take.
You might want to consider blackberries, blue berries, straw berries, tomatoes, etc.
Suggested by others -animals. I am growing blueberries. My plants after 4 years are producing well. Fruit at least what we get to eat is a race to beat the birds
Read before you buy. Many of the garden centers and the box stores sell plants that are not suited to our growing conditions.
You are welcome to send me a PM if you want instructions on blueberries.