Tree Fruits
CORE COMPETENCIES
At the end of this training, you will be able to articulate and explain:
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The critical components of a suitable site for growing fruit trees in the home landscape
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The different species of fruit trees commonly grown in Maine and a major weakness for each
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The selection process for appropriate varieties of fruit trees
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Why and when fruit trees are commonly grafted
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The difference between dwarf, semi-dwarf and standard sized fruit trees
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Reasons why rootstocks are used in tree fruit production
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Basic principles and purposes for pruning different kinds of fruit trees
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Types of pruning cuts (heading and thinning) and how plants respond
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Disease, insect and wildlife prevention and control methods
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http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fphg/wildlife-damage
SELECTED READINGS AND CONTENT
UMaine Extension Bulletins
- Growing Peaches in Maine, Bulletin 2068
- Planting and Early Care of Fruit Trees, Bulletin 2411
- Plum Production in Maine, Bulletin 2034
- Renovating Old Apple Trees, Bulletin 2409
- Storage Conditions: Fruits and Vegetables, Bulletin 4135
UMaine Extension Videos
UMaine Extension Websites: Growing Tree Fruits in Maine
- Types of Fruit Trees
- Rootstocks and Dwarf Trees
- Spacing Trees in the Orchard
- Planting and Early Care
- Pollination Requirements
- Thinning Fruit
- Pruning
- Lack of Fruitfulness
- Fertilization
- Spraying
- Diseases
- Insect Pests
- Wildlife Damage
- Preparing Trees for Winter
Presentation by Renae Moran
- Growing Fruit Trees in Maine (password protected; Maine Master Gardeners, please see your MGV contact for the password)
Additional Resources
PRACTICAL SKILLS GAINED AND STRENGTHENED
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