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Adfx starts with ... Hi, I have purchased a new apricot tree that has the current shape of a central leader system. I'm a little confused as to whether it should be trained as an open vase or modified central leader as I've read it can be both. Should i trim back the leader to have it as open vase or leave as central leader?
| About the Author Adfx Greenwith 11th June 2015 4:42pm #UserID: 11482 Posts: 9 View All Adfx's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Markmelb says... You do seem to know what your doing anyway - your tying to a good shape already - I personally keep central leader and trim all branches back to from Half to a third off to a just above good down bud - next Jan - Feb summer prune to just below a bud which forces fruiting spurs/buds next winter. Read lots too and maybe try doing an espalier grafting lots with different ripening times - ive done a few on apples and pears with types not available from shops - maybe you can find a local heritage fruit society like we have at werribee park. | About the Author Markmelb MT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 11th June 2015 5:03pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Waterfall WATERFALL,2233,NSW 11th June 2015 5:35pm #UserID: 10026 Posts: 422 View All Waterfall's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Markmelb says... Adfx - take a look at this site - http://www.werribeeparkheritageorchard.org.au/news-and-events/ then check the freebies section - lots there including grafting - not just for you but all on Forum to check out - even grafting with mud/clay etc from centuries ago age old techniques - I found it facinating - i even used wedge techniques on white sapotes today - Im sure will take :) | About the Author Markmelb MT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 11th June 2015 5:52pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Adfx says... Thanks guys, indeed i have been reading and study in what i need to do it was just the center leader or open vase for apricot that i was confused with coz some say either one. I guess i will stick to center leader style as i have a small courtyard backyard setup and due to it being in a pot Will check out that link also, cheers | About the Author Adfx Greenwith 11th June 2015 9:54pm #UserID: 11482 Posts: 9 View All Adfx's Edible Fruit Trees |
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