Planting an orchard: how far apart to plant trees
Growing a fruit orchard is a difficult and exciting task that many plot owners dream of.
At first, it is important to plan the area correctly so that the trees subsequently bear fruit abundantly and do not interfere with each other.
Thus, the northern part of the territory is given over to the most winter-hardy and tall plants, which will become a backdrop for heat-loving crops, such as peaches and apricots.
How far apart should trees be planted?
1. The distance between an apple tree and a pear tree is determined by the rootstock onto which the plants are grafted. Between trees on a clonal, dwarf and semi-dwarf rootstock, a distance of 3-3.5 m is maintained.
In the case of seed and clonal vigorous rootstock, the distance is at least 4 m.
2. When determining the distance between a peach and an apricot, the principle is the same as with an apple tree and a pear. Crowding is not welcome. The key to a healthy garden is good ventilation and lighting.
3. The average distance between trees in the garden is 3.5-4 m. Apple and pear trees are placed in the north and northeast, and plums, peaches and apricots are placed closer to the south side.
4. If the plot is not too big, then the cherries can be planted at different ends of the garden. Even in this case, they will be pollinated, and this will not affect the harvest in any way.
