Big differences in the growth of different column fruit varieties
Basically it is first of all the case that column fruit its upright growth form either through the genetic disposition of the respective Column fruit variety or through targeted Topiary measures receives. The differences can be enormous: While some fruit trees can actually be easily limited to a height of about one meter, others can with a corresponding one care Reach heights of 5 meters or more within a few years. Therefore, it is better to find out very carefully in advance about the varieties on offer and their suitability for cultivation in the pot on the balcony.
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- Grow column fruit in a pot
- Grow column fruit in the shade
- The usual height for columnar fruit
The yield can also depend on pollination
Difficulties can sometimes arise with pollination on a balcony on a very high floor in an urban location. After all, insects like the bees of a beekeeper are needed to make fruit from the blossoms on a fruit tree in the first place. It can therefore make sense to equip the balcony with various flowering plants that attract insects looking for nectar. Certain types of fruit sometimes require several specimens of the same variety, as this is the only way to ensure effective pollination.
Secure against storm and cold
On a balcony, very tall plants are sometimes exposed to extreme gusts of wind. You can secure your column fruit on the balcony in different ways:
- with the largest possible planters
- with heavy stones in the bottom layer of the substrate in the pot
- by tying up
The slimmer the shape of column fruit through the cut is brought up, the smaller the potential attack surface for squalls.
Tips
Column fruit not only needs enough sun and water when grown on the balcony, but also a sufficiently large one Plant pot. In exposed locations, the pots should be wrapped in some bubble wrap or fleece as frost protection in winter.
