There are many benefits to fruit bearing trees. Not only do they benefit the environment but also ourselves as well. We here at Five Star Tree Services have come up with all the reasons you should consider planting a fruit tree in your yard.
Benefits
Free Food
This is one of the most rewarding aspects of having fruit trees in your yard. You get to reap the bountiful rewards when harvesting season comes around each year. But this only happens when your fruit tree has reached its full size in order to produce large quantities of fruit. For instance, apple trees have the ability to produce 300 pounds of apples. With so many fresh fruits, you can eat as many as your heart desires, give them away to friends, family, or certain charities, or you can profit from them by selling the fruit at a local farmers market.
Improves Health
Any fruit tree has the ability to help improve your health. They are able to provide you with delightfully colourful canopies and are full of healthy and delicious fruits. During the summer, the canopy is able to shade you and protect you against heatstroke. Just by looking at it, it is able to relieve tension, ease depression, lowers blood pressure, and reduces overall stress.
Increase Property Value
If you are looking for an easy way to add value to your home, planting a fruit tree is something you can do. But it will need to be well-maintained and properly cared for. You can increase the value of your home by as much as 7%. For commercial building properties, the value can increase by as much as 18%.
Help Overall Well-Being
There has been research done that shows when people take a walk in a forest, surrounded by trees, this lowers their stress levels. Trees also help add oxygen into the air, which is what we breathe, and they also simultaneously filter out pollutants by as much as 75%. This is not only a benefit for you, but your entire community as well.
Types of Fruit Trees
With the correct amount of space to grow, sunshine, water, and attention, you can grow almost any fruit tree you desire, even in Ontario!
Apple Trees
When looking for a good apple tree for your home, consider patio apple trees. Before selecting and planting an apple tree, make sure you understand the climate you live in. There are so many different kinds of apples and the majority require a cold climate in order to thrive. But some do prefer milder conditions, which makes your research important. You can also conduct some of your own research as to what apples you need in order to make the best apple pies or applesauce
Cherry Trees
Doing proper research is critical when looking into the various cherry tree options, especially for how much area is required to plant them. Another critical thing is that there are actually some cherry trees that do not self-pollinate, which is what most other trees can do. If you decide to choose this particular variety of cherry tree, it is going to require you to also get another fruit tree and place it beside your non self-pollinating cherry tree.
Peach Trees
These trees are best planted in a container because they blossom in March. This allows you to bring them in and out of the house, maintaining certain temperatures and protecting them from drastic temperature changes outside. Peach trees can yield full sized fruits when they reach a height of 6 feet. These trees do require a certain amount of time in cooler temperatures, about 500 hours on average. You can also get peach trees that require fewer cold hours, so make sure to do your research before planting one.
Tree Maintenance Tips for Beginners
Properly taking care of a fruit tree is not a walk in the park, as some people believe it to be. Hiring professional tree maintenance services is one way to help your fruit trees thrive. But if you would like to take care of them all on your own, here are a few things you need to do.
Research
Researching before you do anything is always the first and most important step. Certain trees require different planting methods, making it so that not all trees are compatible with the same one method. This makes it vitally important to be knowledgeable enough to know if a certain tree is a good fit for you and how you need to specifically take care of it.
Plant
It is crucial to plant your tree at the correct time. In general, fruit trees are able to be planted in late winter or early spring. Basically, when the ground has thawed slightly but isn’t too frozen. Apple and cherry trees should be planted in winter.
Water
Trees need water to survive. This makes it essential to water your tree regularly and give it special attention. When you do your research, it will tell you how frequently you will need to water your specific fruit tree, so go by this requirement on a regular basis.
Prune
If you want to promote healthy and new growth, pruning is essential. When you prune, this is the chance to remove any and all dead branches. You will find that you get more fruit when you properly prune your trees.
Pests Prevention
Certain pests are drawn to certain trees. Keeping an eye out for pests is essential and you should be on the lookout constantly. This ensures that you can catch and deal with any pests immediately and ensure your tree doesn’t get hurt.
How Five Star Tree Services Can Help
Fruit trees are fantastic to have on your property. They have so many positive benefits that you and your family can enjoy together. If you require our Toronto Tree Planting services when planting a fruit tree, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (416) 990-3355!