Livesintrees
5 year old buck +
So this is certainly a loaded question (I think). Didn’t have enough time this year to get an area picked and prepped for a smallish section of trees. The plan is an in general mix. Not sure if rootstock and variety as of yet (that question will come soon enough). I’d like the get apple (crab apple as well) and pear planted. Possibly some others as well. I’d imagine somewhere around 20 total trees. This would be strictly for hunting purposes. We have a bear problem here so fencing and such to keep em out will be the main struggle.
As far as site selection goes, what type of area would be most preferred? I have low lying wet areas, hillsides, ridgetops etc etc. property varies in terrain and slope. Soil makeup also varies. Most of the property has a fair bit of loam, clay and just a touch of sand in it. Where should I begin looking to locate this mini orchard. And how much cleared Area would be suggested for my needs. I claim full ignorance on planting and maintaining mast trees as I’ve not yet he the opportunity to do so.
As far as site selection goes, what type of area would be most preferred? I have low lying wet areas, hillsides, ridgetops etc etc. property varies in terrain and slope. Soil makeup also varies. Most of the property has a fair bit of loam, clay and just a touch of sand in it. Where should I begin looking to locate this mini orchard. And how much cleared Area would be suggested for my needs. I claim full ignorance on planting and maintaining mast trees as I’ve not yet he the opportunity to do so.