1. Choose From 4 Different 2 SPECIAL CARE REQUIREMENTS
Trees: Fruit Salad Point 1 Keep Tree Balanced !
MATURE HEIGHT FOR TREES: (in ground)
Citrus is dwarfing, height (h) about 2 metres, width (w) 2 metres.
Stone Fruits (h) about 3 metres, (w) about 2.5 metres.
Trees
STONE FRUIT TREE: Establish a well ‘balanced’ tree by pruning back Apples (h) 2 metres, (w) 2 metres
grows assorted combinations of the more vigorous growing grafts, any time and Nashis can reach (h) 3-4 metres, (w) 2-2.5 metres.
2 Peaches, 2 Apricots, 2 Nectarines, regularly during the growing season. Thin out
All trees can be grown by espalier method (see
2 Plums and Peachcots branching of each graft, if needed, to equalize
Up to
CITRUS TREE:
grows assorted combinations of
8 Different
Fruits on
growth vigour! Otherwise the more vigorous
growers will become bigger and bigger, and
dominate, at the expense of the slower
growers. This should be done once a month and
heading), to save space, or in "stand alone" position.
When growing in a POT, size of tree will be determined
by size of the pot. E.g. half wine barrel pot, tree would
reach about half ‘in ground’ size. See “large pot growing”.
2 Oranges, Mandarin, Lemon, Lime,
is especially important while the tree is young PLANTING OUT:
Grapefruit, Tangelo, Pomelo
APPLE TREE:
One Tree
IN GARDENS or IN POTS
and developing! Continue to maintain a
'balance' of growth for each graft, until mature
height is reached.
Planting can be done anytime. Soak tree in a bucket
overnight prior to planting out. Remove from pot by
grows different Apples only cutting bag with a knife. Spread out roots a little. Dig a
Hint: Keep each graft confined to grow in little wider than pot, to depth of 2/3 of pot, leaving 1/3
Care Instructions
The Fruit Salad tree is a very its own area of the tree, this will assist in
NASHI TREE: above ground. This will ensure good drainage. Make
practical and unique tree for recognizing the faster and slower growers. sure lower branch union is well above soil. Stake the
grows different Nashis only the small backyard because it's tree to secure.
a multi-grafted tree that Point 2 Remove Rootstock Growth! If soil is heavy clay then add a few handfuls of
produces a variety of different gypsum on top of ground and a little into the
Any new shoots emerging from the main
fruits, all on the one tree! This central stem of the tree or from ground level, hole. If sandy soil, add organic matter. Mound
eliminates the "glut" that is up with good top soil, put animal manure on
must be removed. This is growth of the
familiar with a single variety top (older is better) OR if available, compost.
rootstock tree. It’s purpose is to nourish the Other options are Dynamic Lifter
tree. Each graft grows attached grafts. (equivalent) OR blood and bone.
2003 FINALIST independently from the others Hint: Identify the different grafts growing Alternatively use the slow release
and therefore all the different from the main central stem (e.g. put a dub
Fruit Salad Tree Co. fruits retain their own of paint), these are the anchor points of
fertiliser Osmocote (containing trace
elements) and mix in with soil.
NATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS (Lic No.R3914641) each graft. Check and remove all other Water in well with each layer of soil
characteristics eg. flavour,
James & Kerry West appearance, ripening time. growth from the central stem (rootstock). mixture, leaving no air pockets and firm
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day, then twice weekly for 3 weeks / as required.
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pronged leaf, always remove this growth.
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2. added protection, put a small amount of the
WATERING: FIRST FRUITS: solution into a container, hang on the tree or
SHAPING OF THE FRUIT TREE:
Keep plant moist at all times, watering more First fruits will appear in approximately 6 – 18 nearby, and fix so that fruit fly has access to the All growth needs to be encouraged in direction
months. It's best to remove most of these liquid but it's protected from rain. *Protein away from the centre of the tree. Sunlight
often during the hotter months. A good layer needs to be filtering to all branches and fruits,
fruits when the size of a tiny pea and allow the Hydrolysate can be purchased from Bugs for Bugs
of mulch promotes a more consistent moisture framework (branches) of all the grafts to so keep centre of tree open. Pinch out any
(07) 4165 4663, if not available locally.
level. Weekly deep watering is best, i.e. leave develop first. This is especially important whilst inward growing branches and those growing in
hose on trickle overnight. This promotes a the tree is young. As the tree grows, thin out the wrong direction, this will not harm the tree
deeper root development for the tree, rather the amount of fruit to set, always promoting LARGE POT GROWING: but redirects energy to the outward growing
Planting can be done any time of the year. Late in the day branches. When branching is growing too long,
than surface watering. Reduce watering habits branch growth as well. Framework needs to be
when weather cooler is best. Soak tree in a bucket cut to ‘bush up’. Cut above an
for dormant trees during winter months. ahead of fruit production. More fruit may be outward pointing bud or leaf.
allowed to set on any faster growing grafts overnight prior to planting out. Remove from pot by
cutting bag with a knife. Knock off about half the old soil If too much branching, thin out to
however, always reduce fruits on the slower make a strong framework.
and tease out roots a little. Start with a pot a little wider
growers.
FERTILISING: than original size and progressively pot up each year so
that in five years time, tree will reach half wine barrell size.
Fertilize twice a year! APPLY late winter and Tree can also be planted into a very large pot to start, but ANNUAL WINTER PRUNING
late summer. Cow or animal manure (older is
Growing - Espalier Method remember to change the soil at least every two years and Stone Fruits: Apart from the continual
better) and compost are excellent fertilizers. This method saves space and is especially fertilise more often. pruning for shape and balance, apply annual
helpful for apples and nashi trees as it provides Use a good potting mix and enrich by adding 1 Tlsp of pruning, in early winter. Prune 1/3 (young tree)
Otherwise suggestions would be: a slow
extra support Osmocote (slow release fertilizer) that includes trace to 1⁄2 (mature tree) of the current year’s
release fertilizer (Osmocote with added trace elements. Mix altogether and wash in well. Add mulch on growth, cut above an outward bud. The colour
elements) mix into the soil, Blood and Bone for heavy top. Fertilise from top at least twice a year - suggestions of the bark will indicate the amount of growth
types, Dynamic Lifter/equivalent. No more than cropping. see 'Fertilising'. Water crystals can also be added and keep for the last season.
one or two of these fertilisers to each Attach the a tray under the pot.
When potting up to next size, place pot on its side and For Stone Fruit Trees only: It is most important
application. From time to time can add kitchen branching to spray the tree for prevention of the disease
remove. Knock off half the used soil, tease out
scraps under mulch to attract earthworms. sideways along roots a little and replant as above into the larger 'Leaf Curl'
wires or pot. Increase in pot size each year. 1. At Leaf Fall i.e. autumn (by early May -
When using fertilizers, keep from direct contact
with trunk of tree. Top up mulch when framework. To maintain same pot size, trim off any excess remove leaves if not yet fallen), spray
Secure branches with expandable ties. roots, i.e. those wrapping tightly around the thoroughly with Lime Sulphur, twice, a week
required. outside of the root system. Then immediately cut apart. (Hand sprayer)
back the branching of the tree, to compensate for 2. Use a Copper spray, adding a few drops of
FRUIT FLY BAITING: loss of those roots. Also knock off half the used soil, dishwashing liquid, at bud swell (before bud
tease out remaining roots and repot back into the
SUN REQUIREMENTS: No spraying required for the tree or fruit. Mix same pot with fresh soil and nutrients. Continue this
burst), when tree is beginning to 'wake up'
into 1 Litre of water, 20ml Protein Hydrolysate from dormancy. Can be as early as June! Do this
Best to place in position maintenance in same pot i.e. 'bonsai'. After repeated twice, a week apart (Hand sprayer).
and 10ml Maldison. Apply 60ml of the solution same size repotting,more inner roots will also need to be
with full day sun or a by splashing onto trunk of tree. Begin to apply removed. Citrus: After fruiting, cut back just a little
minimum of half day, approx 1 month before fruit due to ripen The size of the tree will be determined by the size of the and thin out branching for sunlight penetration.
sheltered from wind if possible. (when large marble size and still rock hard). pot. See "Height for Trees". Tree will produce normal size Heavy pruning is not required.
Apply weekly and reapply after rain. To provide fruits - even in a pot!