My Edibles: Black Sapote Trees SA

Black Sapote - Bernicker (Grafted) ^4/10

Comments: -

Tree was growing well until branch on one side died. Now tree is unbalanced but healthy (same thing happened to other sapote)

Planted: 2008

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Fertiliser or Organics Used: horse manure and fruit tree pellets

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

How can we promote growth on one side to help balance tree?

Black Sapote - Superb (Grafted) ^4/10

Comments: -

Tree was growing well until the branch on one side died and now tree is healthy but lop sided with a branch on one side of tree only

Planted: 2008

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Fertiliser or Organics Used: horse manure and fruit tree pellets

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

What is the best way to promote growth on side which has no branches to help balance tree?

Black Sapote - Seedling

Comments: -

I do not know but it seemed to react badly to Adealide's climate. Leaves fell off at the slightest chill and burnt in the 40deg summer heat. So it struggled over a summer and winter with lots of TLC and shade cloth but in the end died.