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- Ideal for small gardens and as bucket shrubs: Pillar fruit tree
- What is a pillared fruit tree?
- The best column fruit varieties
- Cut pillar fruit trees correctly
- Pear fruit in the bucket
- Tips
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Ideal for small gardens and as bucket shrubs: Pillar fruit tree
If you only have a small garden or even just a balcony, you can still get healthy fruit: a narrow, tree-drawn fruit tree makes it possible.
What is a pillared fruit tree?
In a pillar fruit tree is a certain growth form in which the tree grows columnar in height and no or only a few lateral shoots. It is often observed a strong growth in thickness, the wood is very firm and later not flexible. In addition, the buds often sit very close to each other. This growth form is more or less genetically influenced and can not be achieved by a cut-extraction.
The best column fruit varieties
Especially recommended are these fruit trees.
Apple
pear
cherry
plum
Cut pillar fruit trees correctly
Some pillared fruit trees need virtually no pruning, because they only grow in height and form little side wood. If, however, longer side shoots occur, simply cut them back to three to four centimeters. This is how flowering plants can develop from this. Incidentally, if the fruit tree has reached the desired height, cut it diagonally across a bud. Possible new shoots will be treated as well as lateral shootings.
Pear fruit in the bucket
Pale fruit can be excellently cultivated in the bucket. So you can always place it where you want it right now. To start with, choose a planter with a volume of 10 liters, which will be replaced over time with repotting and enlarged to 25 to 30 liters. In winter, the bucket should be protected against strong cold, which can be done for example by covering with brushwood, straw or bubble wrap. Wherever possible, the bucket can be sunk in the ground over the winter months.
Tips
Even low-growing bush trees and spindle trees, if refined on a weak growth pad, are very suitable for small gardens.