Tree Fruit

Growing many types of fruit successfully (especially tree fruits) even for backyard growers requires taking measures to prevent insect and disease problems.

Growing tree fruit successfully in the home landscape is challenging and potentially rewarding. Tree fruits are subject to many problems (insects, diseases, weather extremes, wildlife) which can frustrate the novice grower and seasoned gardener alike.

Disease-resistant apples are excellent candidates for the backyard garden as long as you are committed to the attention to detail and pest management that the crop requires.

Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries are all closely related members of the Prunus genus and are commonly referred to as stone fruits. Planting stone fruit presents some unique challenges for the backyard grower such as blooms suffering damage from late spring frosts, diseases, and insect pests.

Pears share many cultural similarities and pest problems with apples. They are botanically grouped with apples and are collectively called 'pome fruits'.

Fruit plants need adequate soil nutrients for good growth and fruiting.