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Fall Fruit Tree Care

Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fall fruit tree care. Once fruit is harvested there are several things you should do. The base of the tree should be weed free. Mike recommends bare ground. He uses a selective herbicide that will not harm the trees. Also, make sure that all mummy fruit is removed from the tree and the ground under the tree. The mummies are one place where disease and insects can overwinter. Fall is a good time to do a soil test and lime as appropriate. If your trees were blighted there is not much to do this year, but follow a spray schedule next year. Fruit trees can be planted in the fall of the year if you can find them. Fall is a good time to select and order trees for next year.

Related Videos:
Planting Fruit Trees
Fall and Winter Fruit Tree Care

Related Resources:
Home Tree Fruit Plan
Fruit Tree Management Timetable
Disease and Insect Control in Home Fruit Plantings
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