This is how much distance should be kept between column fruit
The extremely slim shape should not induce, especially with young columnar fruit plants, to plant the plants too close together in the ground when planting in rows as a fruit hedge. After all, the roots of the individual plants must be able to spread unhindered within a certain radius so that they can later absorb enough nutrients for the formation of numerous fruits. Even with a hedge-like planting, a minimum distance of about 50 to 60 centimeters should never be fallen below. Column fruit grown in a pot can sometimes be moved closer together as long as the individual planters contain at least 30 to 40 liters of potting soil.
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Important information for planting columnar fruit
You should definitely pay attention to the following things in order to be able to enjoy healthy growing columnar fruit in a suitable location:
- the refinement point of the fruit trees should always be well above the surface of the earth
- a bamboo stick can give the plants additional stability in the first few years
- a watering rim facilitates economical watering later
- the slightly offset planting (in two rows) makes care and harvest easier
Tips
Particularly when planting columnar fruit in the garden soil, certain planting distances to house walls or to the neighboring property should be observed, even with supposedly small fruit varieties. Many cherry trees sold as columnar fruit can, if planted out, reach a height of several meters without pruning.
