The production of fruit trees relies critically on the careful selection and combination of rootstocks and cultivars. Rootstocks are used not only to control tree vigour and enhance nutrient uptake ...

If you’ve ever shopped for a fruit tree, you might have noticed the term ‘rootstock’ floating around – but what are rootstocks, exactly? Well, it’s about time we demystified them, because they’re ...

When selecting a dwarf fruit tree, the root of the matter lies in the matter of the roots. Sure, the top part of the tree above the graft is important, too. That’s what determines the looks and the ...

Q “I have a cherimoya fruit tree I planted about five years ago and need advice and help in growing it. My tree produced just one fruit a couple years ago and none since. I trimmed some branches and I ...

Saturday’s article on miniature fruit trees referenced the use of dwarfing rootstocks to create small trees that produce full-size fruit. You might think you should just choose the rootstock that ...

IF you held a contest for the tastiest fruit in the universe, certainly black Persian mulberries would compete for the title. Freshly picked blueberries would breeze their way to the Final Four.