Growing Fruit Trees: Novel Concepts and Practices for Successful Care and Management

by Jean-Marie Lespinasse (Editor), Evelyne Leterme (Editor)

Everything the serious gardener needs to know about cultivating fifteen different types of fruit trees for rapid, high-quality fruit production. Jean-Marie Lespinasse and Évelyne Leterme, fruit tree specialists based in France, explain the unique conditions and requirements of fifteen different types of trees―almond, apple, apricot, cherry, chestnut, fig, grape, hazelnut, kiwi, olive, peach, pear, plum, quince, and walnut. From understanding climatic limitations and tree morphology to selecting rootstock varieties and mastering fertilization technique, principles of training, and proper harvesting methods, this manual provides an in-depth study of fruit tree cultivation for landscape designers, arborists, horticulturalist, and serious gardeners alike. By respecting the natural characteristics and habits of the trees, you will learn sensitive, effective interventions to ensure strong, healthy fruit tree development. Technical details are elegantly and clearly illustrated in more than 300 full-color photographs and drawings, supplemented by a comprehensive glossary and resource list. 235 full-color photographs, 150 color illustrations

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Horticulture

352 pages, Paperback

First published May 9, 2011

Reviews

[John Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

More scientific than your average "How-to" book but still not comprehensive. Learned some important facts about budding and growth that will help with pruning but not so much about site selection or growing conditions. Seems to be geared toward the commercial farmer but does not have enough content to be a resource for them? The production statistics that preface each type of tree are dated and odd addition, just filler perhaps?

[Meaysam]

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[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this to anyone that wants to know more about growing fruit trees, as well as to growers to gain more insight into how to train and manage fruit trees.