Types of Dwarf tree's/opinions needed

[kathy003]

I have been thinking about getting dwarf tree's and was looking over a site yesterday that had a good variety. I *think* i have picked what i want, but i just want to make sure. This is what i was thinking

 

Heritage Red Raspberry Dwarf tree

 

Candace Seedless Grapes

 

Bartlet Pear Dwarf tree

 

Gala Peach Dwarf

 

I want to get the right brand of tree that will suit my purposes which will be eating, jam making and canning.

 

Any insight would be appreciated!

[nmchick]

Was it a site in nearly the same climate as you?

 

We had a cherry tree that died last winter. It was supposed to be ok for our growing zone, but we're on the edge of it's hardiness. As the weather gets weirder, I'm making sure whatever we buy is in the absolute middle of our the hardiness zone. Last winter was way colder than normal and this summer has been unusually hot. I'm figuring weird is the new normal.

[Andrea]

Hi Kathy and Welcome!

 

May I suggest buying from a local source? Become close friends with your local nursery person. You may pay a bit more up front, but you'll have plants that were grown for your area and will most likely far out-produce any mail order trees. Plus you build a relationship with a specialist and you help support your local economy by keeping your $$$ local. I have found that for long-term gardening investments, like fruit trees, you really do get what you pay for.

 

Good luck and welcome!

[kathy003]

I don't think the site was in the same climate as I am, but they had on there what zones the tree's could grow in.

 

Here also the weather has been weirder than usual. We've had an unusually cool summer, so now I'm worried about a bad winter!

[kathy003]

Thanks Andrea,

 

Your probobly right, if I buy them locally maybe I can get some good advice. Last weekend on our way home from our vacation I passed a tree buisness that had raspberry bushes on the sign, and i'll be right in that area on Saturday.

I'll have to stop in there.

 

Thanks!

[Tracie]

Absolutely -- and a *local* nursery. Not a chain. I bought apple trees from my favorite orchard last year.