Supplying young trees with water
Every Mirabelle variety As a fully grown tree, it is robust, hardy and almost "self-sufficient". A young tree, however, still has to be nurtured and cared for until it starts to grow size has increased significantly. At the forefront is the regular, needs-based and weather-dependent watering in the first few years. Until the tree has a firm grip on the ground with its roots, it must not be thirsty.
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First big step in the care: the upbringing
Another step in care at a young age, from which the later tree will also benefit, is the educational pruning. The scissors can wait two years before they can shape this tree species in the gardener's hands.
- upright, strong growth should be encouraged
- Well-positioned guide branches are selected for this
- together they form a crown that is as balanced as possible
- it must be well ventilated
- disturbing shoots are regularly thinned out
Water and fertilize
An older tree that has already grown in the garden only needs water and nutrients when needed. If you consider the time required for this, both maintenance points are not worth mentioning.
- only pour when it is dry for a longer period of time
- Fertilize with compost
- only once in spring
- Possibly. top up with a modest amount of fertilizer in late summer
Annual clearing cuts
The apricot tree tends to grow strongly and would develop a very dense crown over the years without being disturbed. This can be detrimental to his health. Because a badly ventilated crown cannot dry out so quickly after rain. Moisture though makes it caused by fungus Diseases easy to break out.
- Clearance cut is carried out annually in spring
- after that the crown has to get more air and light
- Remove inward growing shoots and water shoots
- clear out disturbing, crossing branches
Protect young trees from frost
Wrap a young tree with fleece so that a harsh winter cannot harm it. A fully grown tree is hardy enough and does not need any help against frost.
