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TIPS ON BUYING A FRUIT TREE

Since we have so many citrus trees I thought I’d share how to buy a fruit tree, or where to start.

Where to buy?

Visit a nursery (not a store with a garden center) and buy the biggest fruit tree you can find. Most are about $150.

Really look at the tree and compare

Look at the structure of the tree, one stick in the middle with branches spread evenly on all sides is best.

Pay for the nursery to deliver it and plant it because digging a large hole is consuming. When they plant it, it also typically comes with a warranty – double check.

Have a place for it in mind

Know where to plant your tree – full sun? does it need shade? How big will it grow?

Make sure you really water it!

Before you leave the nursery know how to care for the tree. Usually you will need to deep water it until it is established and then put it on a regular drip irrigation.