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dybbuk Niles, MI(Zone 5a) Apr 26, 2013

I'm new to the orchard scene and am about to plant a few different kinds of fruit trees. I can't find solid info on how deep to plant them in regards to the graft. The first two types I have to put in are Honey Crisp apple and then Saturn peach. Please guide Me if you can. Ive read conflicting info online. some say above the graft and some say below.Thanks so much...

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RevMinnow Cochranton, PA Apr 26, 2013

The planting depth differs based on the variety of fruit tree and the kind of root stock (dwarfing, semi-dwarfing, full-sized, etc). If you purchased your trees through a nursery-grower, they should be able to tell you exactly where the soil line should be in relation to the graft for the plants you ordered. However, if you cannot get this information from the nursery-grower, possibly this information from the Stark Bros planting manuals will help:

"For dwarf, semi-dwarf and colonnade apple trees, the bud union should be planted 2-3” above the soil line. Standard size apple trees as well as our Custom Grafted trees should be planted 1-2” deeper than the soil lines from the nursery row.

For dwarf pears, peaches, nectarines, apricots, cherries and plums trees the bud-graft line should remain at or above the ground and for standard size trees they will do better with a slightly deeper planting."

Good luck and enjoy your fruit trees!!

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dybbuk Niles, MI(Zone 5a) Apr 26, 2013

Thanks for all the good info. Doing my homework now.

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