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redgum37 starts with ... Hi, I have a 1.5 metre Dwarf Wurtz I purchased last year from Daleys, I was wondering what was the best "B" plant to pollinated with these tree, I purchased the wurtz because of the size and am concerned I will need to grow a large Avocardo tree anyway for it to pollinated with. Also at what stage should I plant the other tree. Please help. | About the Author redgum37 Figtree NSW 8th June 2014 1:52pm #UserID: 10048 Posts: 1 View All redgum37's Edible Fruit Trees |
James says... Having a B to pollinate the A only increases the amount of fruit on each tree by about 20% so you really do not need to have both the a and b. There might not be a dwarf B. If that is the case I would suggest just getting another Dwarf A if space is a problem. If space is not a problem you can use any avocado tree that is B. | About the Author James Eight Mile Plains 8th June 2014 7:29pm #UserID: 10045 Posts: 3 View All James's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike Tr says... Tree depends on climate and wurtz in my area become big trees but this variety has a biennial habit.Pruning can keep the trees much smaller and an open wine glass shape is good. I say plant a B with Sharwil or Fuerte being great types. Yield in some Californian studies increases from 40% to 150% due to a B tree being close.A flowers open in the morning as a female and the next day as a male. B opens in the afternoon as a female and again the next day as a male. Plant the second tree as soon as you can. | About the Author Mike Tr Cairns 8th June 2014 8:05pm #UserID: 8322 Posts: 614 View All Mike Tr's Edible Fruit Trees |