Tree Crops (Fruit Crops) Suitable for CHB
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FT – Frost tender: Protect young plants with frost cloth.
Deciduous Trees
Apples
Apricots
Nectarines
Pears
Plums
Peaches
Prunes
Shelter is vital – ideally a North facing aspect with the maximum amount of sun
Good drainage
Pears can cope with heavier soil than most trees but not a bog
Space! Although most can be espaliered against a sunny wall.
Copuld also consider a tree that was more than one vairety grafted
Or dwarf trees
When planting – dig a good sized hole. Insert a stake
Mulch around it avoid putting mulch right up to the trunk – leave a hand span
Add fertiliser late spring
