Fruit trees are shallow roots and this is where the challenge lies in finding suitable planting. Because of their superficial roots, they compete directly with many plants. Deep roots in particular hardly stand a chance around the tree grate of an apple tree or a cherry. The tree slice does not have to remain bare, because there are…
When does the apple blossom start? Every year many amateur gardeners and numerous researchers are concerned with this question. After all, the blooming of the apple trees indicates the onset of full spring. The term full spring comes from the phenological calendar, which does not know the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter as usual, but…
The orange tree is one of the exotic plants that is usually cultivated in a tub due to the lack of winter hardiness in Central European climates. Although some specimens can reach a height of over 15 meters and grow as real trees, the special varieties with a maximum height of eight meters, which produce fruits…
No apple tree, no matter how well cared for, is completely immune to disease. And in fact, a whole host of pathogens are known to target its bark, leaves or the fruits reserved for us. When the damage shows up, there is no place for resignation. The tree needs our help. But which apple disease do the visible traces…
In the past, the quince was often found in orchards and in cottage gardens. The meanwhile rather cautious interest is possibly due to the fact that at least the quinces indigenous to this country are usually not suitable for raw consumption. Not many people want to go to the trouble of boiling the fruit or processing it…
So that fruit trees do not degenerate into pure shade donors, they need, among other things, an optimal mix of nutrients. Only then will they stay vital and adorn their branches with delicious fruits. But over the years the natural nutrient depot inevitably becomes emptier. It doesn’t even have to come to that if fertilizing has a permanent…
Quinces have the botanical name Cydonia oblonga and seduce with a fresh lemon aroma, which has a slightly bitter note. The plant with the golden yellow fruits comes from the Caucasus and also thrives in the local latitudes without any problems. However, the timing of the quince harvest is crucial, as is processing and storage. The type of…
If the leaves of an apple tree turn brown and curl up, diseases, pests or supply disorders can be responsible. In the worst case, this can lead to death. So that this does not happen, the cause should always be investigated in order to be able to initiate appropriate remedial measures. Possible causes including effective control can be…
Lychee trees originally come from sub-tropical areas of southern China. The fruits are sold on the fruit shelves in local supermarkets and are suitable for growing your own litchi plant. In this way, the fruit can be used and eaten, and the core is then used to grow a lychee. With the right preparation and care, a decorative…
Fruit trees, sunshine, spring, only the sea of white blossoms in the apple tree is missing? If the fruit tree does not bloom or the blossom does not become a fruit, there can be many different reasons, which we will present to you in the following overview. With almost any cause, the apple tree can be helped…