Re: Dwarf Trees

> From:          Ca613 <Ca613@aol.com>
> Date:          Fri, 17 Apr 1998 11:36:44 EDT
> To:            perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject:       Dwarf Trees
> Reply-to:      perennials@mallorn.com

> My front yard, if you can call it that, is a small piece of land, 
> about 3' x 15'. It is too small to do anything with except garden.
> I was thinking of planting a tree there, but do not want anything 
> that will consume it. I was thinking of a dwarf cherry or 
> something of the sort that will flower in the spring. Right now all 
> that is growing there is a periwinkle ground cover, that is still 
> very small. Any suggestions? Thank you.
> Carolann
> Zone 6

I haven't had any experience with dwarf cherries, but I do have a few other 
dwarf fruit trees. My dwarf trees are about 15 years old or so, and they all 
use m9 root stock. (this is what makes them dwarf) I don't know if this is 
still the preferred root stock to use or not but if you do buy a tree that has 
it, be warned that they must be securely staked for the duration of their life. 

The m9 root stock is not sufficient to keep the tree erect. The tree will tend 
to slant over and grow like some sort of vine. I am having a heck of a time 
trying to get them straight again.

Regards, Steve
                                     Stephen Millard
                                Websmith Enterprises Inc.
                                     Harrisburg, Pa.
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