We purchased a Fall Goldraspberry #2108019 two years ago.This second year we had many shoots of the plant,and they produced very nice berries. My question is:Should the plant be trimmed back each year,and at what time of the year should it be prooned?
You're right Lynn, but as a former fruitfreak I would like to respond just for once this time (the plants are rosacea too) Each year in winter or early spring You keep the new canes from last year 10 to 20 cm. apart from each other. Bend the new canes to the side and attach them to a wire or fence, so the new growth can shoot upright! (to prevent virusses from last years growth to infect the new canes.) The canes that produced fruit last year you prune completely away just at or above groundlevel and repeat this scheme every year. It's that simpel! Good luck!
L.E. Cooke Co. experimented with roses awhile back. Their operation has always centered around production of fruits and deciduous ornamentals, much of it grafted or budded.
They experimented with the Harvey Davidson series of smooth roses at one time. I'm guessing they had a contract for production.
Offices for L.E. Cooke are just minutes by car from Ralph Moore's Sequoia Nsy. I could go there on my Lunch hour. ;-)
The Pakistan Mulberry is a very prolific fruiting tree and should provide you will delicious 3"-5" long raspberry-like fruit.
Mulberry trees are fast growing and can get quite large. The Pakistan Fruiting Mulberry can get up to 40-50 feet tall and 40-45 feet wide. We usually prune them to keep them half that size. Of you "bob" or pollard them as some do, you will not get much fruit and make an ugly tree in my opinion.
More information can be found at http://www.lecooke.com/Nursery/Flyers/Shades.html and photos at http://www.creatorspalette.com/Ornamental_&_Shade_Trees/391297
Ron Ludekens President L.E. Cooke Co www.lecooke.com
Can my newly planted Brown Turkey Fig tree get root rot if watered too much?. I live in the desert with hot winds and sometimes the leaves are wilty in the afternoon sun.
You have posted to HelpMeFind/Roses. If you want information about your fig tree, you should probably do a Google search for information or contact the supplier directly.
Smiles, Lyn
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4 JUN 08 by
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Thank you for this information. I will keep close watch for problem It continues to look well most of the time and wilting has decreased. Actually it's getting many new leaves and all look healthy.
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2 JUN 08 by
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Figs are a water sensitive plant. Over watering can create root problems, especially if poor drainage. I'm concerned that you have wilted leaves. This means the roots probably are not fully established or have some root damage already. A normal soil profile, if watered deep, would have sufficient moisture for a fig tree to not wither each afternoon. 1) If you have good drainage, soak the tree well for a few hours so water goes deep and see if that will keep it un-wilted for a few days. 2) If not, you will have to water lightly daily to keep the tree alive through the hot months and then hope the roots develop deeper in the cooler months when you are able to not water for a few days on end.
Good luck.
Ron Ludekens President L.E. Cooke Co www.lecooke.com
Call us at 559-732-9146 or email sales@lecooke.com and tell us where you live. I will have a sales person contact you with the closet retailers that received some Blue Tree Wisteria this winter. Thank you for your interest.
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29 MAR 07 by
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I live in Pahrump, NV, however I travel to Visalia often. I will be in Visalia Monday April 2 for nine days. I can pick one up at ether location. My phone number is:
William Blankenship, Sr. Pahrump: 775-727-7492 Cell (Visalia) 559-786-2815
