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  1. J

    Cheatnut trees

    I know with fruit trees u prune to get a single leader. Do u guys do the same with chestnut and oak trees
  2. J

    planting apple trees in november

    the only time i will be going home will be November to hunt Is that an ok time to plant some trees,? this would be in illinois, I plan on buying a few grafted trees from somewhere, i didnt have time this year to graft my own
  3. J

    tree help

    what are the crystals that people put on the roots of their trees when they move them? and where can I find them?
  4. J

    Several questions

    Alright guys I have several questions first let me start by saying that no matter what I have to dig these trees up in the next month or two because we are selling our house do I do it now or do I do it when I have two in a month or two on tree A it has one main I believe you guys call it a...
  5. J

    looking for good trees

    Iv found some trees I want to get some scions off of this winter, can someone share some pics of crab apple or regular apple trees they consider to be heavy bearing trees, I found 1 crab that has been loaded the last few years (or at least what I think is loaded) just want to see what I...
  6. J

    Graft growth

    Where do u measure graft growth? From the union? Or just from where it grew off the scion
  7. J

    Your go to apple

    If you could only plant one apple tree. Or crab apple. What would it be and why
  8. J

    Pear. What is this

    I grew some seedlings from some Pear seeds. I threw a bunch in. But I'm not sure if this is Pear or a weed. The one on the rt
  9. J

    Grafting question

    This was my first year grafting and now I'm addicted, question for all the experts. I bought an apple tree from wal mart 3 years ago. Not sure if it's dwarf or semi dwarf. I had it in a 5 gallon bucket for 2 years before I planted it at the farm. (Long story why it took so long)...
  10. J

    Grafting question

    This was my first year grafting and now I'm addicted, question for all the experts. I bought an apple tree from wal mart 3 years ago. Not sure if it's dwarf or semi dwarf. I had it in a 5 gallon bucket for 2 years before I planted it at the farm. (Long story why it took so long)...
  11. J

    Oak trees

    I have several oak trees that are in their 2nd year. But I messed up and I'm not sure which ones r which. I have 3 or 4 different oaks I grew from acorns. At what point can someone look at a leaf and tell which type they r? They are only 6 inch to 15 inches tall rt now. But all have...
  12. J

    whip and tongue vs cleft

    whip and tongue vs cleft seems like cleft graft would be easier, why don't many people do this kind of graft?
  13. J

    my first graft

    I did my first go around of grafting last night, did 4 pear 2 enterprise, 2 gold rush, 2 winter wildlife and 2 viola crab. a few went very well and most I thought went horribly, the guys on you tube made it look easy, ha. id be happy if I get 3 out of 10 to make it, I put the apples...
  14. J

    wax question

    im doing my first attempt at grafting and i ordered gulf wax and bees wax i was hoping to do a 50 50 mix, but my beeswax never came and amazon says another month, i could order more, or can i do with just gulf wax? my scions r starting to show signs of life and my root stock has been...
  15. J

    fertilize trees

    I will not be able to make it home to do anything with my trees till late june, can I fertilize my apple and pear trees then, all trees are 3-5 years old
  16. J

    SPRAYING CLOVER

    WE HAVE AN ACRE OF CLOVER, ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD WE HAVE SOME FOX TAIL AND GRASSES COMING IN NOW, THE CLOVER IS GREENING UP QUICK, WHEN IS TO EARKY TO SPRAY? THIS IS IN ILLINOIS
  17. J

    Scion question

    I have several different apple scions. And a few pear. My root stocks come early next week. I have more scions than root stock Some of the apple scions have began to bud. Or show signs of life. And some haven't. As far as the scions go. Should I use the ones that r showing life...
  18. J

    rootstock ?

    So afterspending a ton of time on the internet, tell me if this will work, if i have a b118 rootstco, and put what ever apple on it, put it in the ground this spring, next spring cut it off at ground level then put some dirt over the stump, more root stock will grow there? and if im...
  19. J

    Apple scions

    I know it's probably late to be asking. But I'm looking for any crab apple or decent bearing apple tree. Not picky. I will have 5 rootstocks I need to get some form of apple on. I will pay for scions and shipping. Anybody have some extra they could spare
  20. J

    I'm looking for crab apple seeds

    I'm looking for crab apple seeds. Just a few. I had received some but between the dogs and my kids they didn't make it. Would gladly pay for them. Looking for Whitney. Or do go. Or anything really
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