How To Care For Your Fruit Trees

Fruit trees carry a lot of value to a home for many reasons! Most produce beautiful foliage along with producing your own types of fruits are always big property value uppers. These tips will ensure your fruit trees will thrive and produce wonderful juicy fruit for years to come!

Thinning

Some fruits have a tendency to rot when they are touching one another. Thinning is a technique that is commonly used on apple and peach trees. Essentially you will want to aim for about 4-6 inches in between each fruit. This might seem like a wasteful practice, since you’ll be picking off seemingly perfect fruit and disposing of it but trust me, you’ll thank yourself in the long run when your fruit comes in with little to no disease, rot or insects. The best time to start performing this technique is right when the fruit starts to set.

Proper Pruning

Dead and dying limbs play a huge role in the overall health of the tree. Which is why it is important to make sure you perform routine pruning yearly on your tree in the dormant season ONLY. Making sure the company performing the pruning on your trees is reputable is a MUST, as improper pruning can lead to more issues and eventually decline of the tree as a whole. Call North American Tree Service for proper pruning on your trees in Athens, Ga.

Fungicide/Insecticide

Unfortunately, sometimes even after all the previous steps are performed correctly, you may run into some issues with pests or fungus growing on the leaves or the trunk of the tree. North American Tree Service also does regular fertilization in Athens, Ga. along with fungicide or insecticides as needed.

A certified Arborist from North American Tree Service in Athens, Ga will be able to properly diagnose and treat all of your beloved trees correctly. Make sure to give us a call if you have any questions or concerns or would like to schedule an appointment with an Arborist for an estimate!