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I have a couple of pecan trees in the yard, and decided to try air layering on three branches. It's remarkably easy. We can see a few roots after two weeks, and after a month or so, we will cut off those branches and plant them.

The handyman I have working on my atrium said a friend of his has grapefruit, lemon, naval orange, pear, and apricot trees that he can air-layer for a six pack of beer. I planted a date seed from a dried date that I ate; hope it germinates. I'd like a fig tree; think I'll plant some fig seeds from dried figs. I'd also like a few olive trees. We had nice oaks, but oak wilt is taking them; has already taken most. Some were massive, 16" diameter or more. An orchard is a good alternative.

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EdEarl 8

Answer 1

I love pecans I wish they grew here!

Answer 2

I've had a redbud grow from a two inch transplant, that I put in the yard in May, into a five foot tree already. I've found out the smaller I start them the faster they grow.

Answer 3

On figs, Air layering is a good propagation method, the rule with them is the larger the branch you can get to root, the quicker you will have viable fruit.

Answer 4

In Texas, your best bet for a healthy pecan is native roots with grafts from an improved tree. The improved trees are susceptible to several soil borne diseases that the natives are not, the improved have large nuts, while the native has small hard to open and pick nuts. Since it can take 10 years before they start to produce nuts with any volume, chose wisely.

Answer 5

This is a fantastic plan ! Best of luck with your fruit groves !

Answer 6

Try some flowering plums, both ornamental and edible. Delicious.

Answer 7

That sounds like quiet the orchard!


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