Training branches to grow horizontally will encourage heavier cropping and less vigorous vegetative growth.

Espalier trees are often grown against a wall, traditionally brick or plaster, but wires between posts can be used to support and train the tree.

With the open vase system, the leader is removed and 3-5 major limbs are developed as the basic shape of the tree.

The modified central leader tree form is recommended for trees which have no branches when planted and to encourage branches at a specific height.

A central leader tree has one main, upright trunk with whorls of branches, usually beginning 60-90cm above ground, then again every 45-60cm up the trunk.

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Family tree plantings are a selection of deciduous fruit trees planted very closely together, with all branches pruned to grow outwards.

Kate Marshall from Waimea Nurseries explains how to plant a dwarf fruit tree into a wine barrel.

Learn to plant a bagged or potted fruit tree!

Kate Marshall from Waimea Nurseries explains how to plant a bare rooted fruit tree.    

  SOIL Prefers well drained fertile soil. PLANTING SITE Sunny and sheltered is best. Plant 4-5m apart from other trees.

Very few of us want to spray our fruit trees, but especially young fruit trees can be susceptible to pest and disease infections.

All fruit trees require training and pruning to develop proper shape and form, to yield high quality fruit and to live significantly longer.

Espalier tree training features in European gardens in both formal and informal styles.

FRUIT TREES Many of us at some point in our lives get the urge to grow a fruiting plant.

Container growing of fruit trees is becoming popular, particularly with living on smaller sections and in apartments.

  NUTRIENT SYMPTOMS  Nitrogen (N) Visible on old leaves first, Uniform pale green colour. Small leaves, weak shoot growth. Small fruit with good red colour.

There are many reasons why a fruit tree may fail to bear fruit.

  Olive trees add a slice of the Mediterranean to the garden.

SOIL Prefers well drained, reasonably fertile soil.   PLANTING SITE Sunny, sheltered and frost free position is best.

  SOIL Feijoas can be grown in most soils but prefer well drained, fertile soils.   PLANTING SITE Sunny position is best.

SOIL Prefers well drained fertile soil. PLANTING SITE Sunny, sheltered and frost free position is best. Plant 2m apart from other dwarf stonefruit trees.

  SOIL Citrus tree prefer deep, well drained soil.   PLANTING SITE Sunny, sheltered and frost free position is best.

 Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in New Zealand, if the right selections and proper soil modifications are used.

Spray Prevention Guide for Stonefruit Trees Pests and diseases can significantly affect the appearance of the tree and the fruit, as well as affecting the general health and vigour of the…

  SOIL Accepting of a wide variety of soils, but best with deep, well drained fertile soil. PLANTING SITE Sunny and sheltered position is best, protected from Spring frosts.

  SOIL Prefers well drained fertile soil. PLANTING SITE Sunny, sheltered and frost free position is best. Plant 4-5m apart from other stonefruit trees.

  SOIL Prefers well drained fertile soil. PLANTING SITE Sunny, sheltered and frost free position is best. Plant 4-5m apart from other stonefruit trees.

  Variety Tree Height  Rootstock Description M9 Dwarf 3m Suits well drained, fertile soils. Not suitable for heavy clay soils. Requires tree support (eg.

  Spray Prevention Guide for Pipfruit Trees    MAJOR PESTS & DISEASES AFFECTING PIPFRUIT INCLUDE: Blackspot, powdery mildew, leaf curling midge, pear psylla, blister leaf mite and codling moth.

  SOIL Prefers well drained soil. PLANTING SITE Sunny, sheltered position is best - protected from Spring frosts. Plant 4-5m apart from other apricot trees.

  SOIL Soil depends on the rootstock the variety is grafted onto. Dwarf rootstocks require fertile, well draining soils.