Spring is in the air
2My trees survived their first winter, which means they will likely have a healthy life.
My pluerry is starting to bloom and the plum is just days behind.
The cherry needs more chill hours and will likely start blooming in a few more weeks.
Unfortunately, they won’t produce any fruit this year because they are still babies.
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@kittykat9180 I typically keep my young trees free of fruit for the first 2-3 years. It’s really difficult but I’ve found is makes a MASSIVE improvement on the root and trunk structure as all of the nutrients and growth are focused there instead of fruit. It’s hard but worth it if you’re willing to sacrifice the first few years.
@sillyheathen
That’s what everything on the internet says.
I decided to move and rent the house this summer, so what happens next year is out of my hands.
I had a property manager come over yesterday and look at the house, she warned that renters don’t normally take very good care of plants. I have a lot of beautiful plants that I put in last year when i renovated it. I worry about them. I have to hope I get a good renter with a green thumb.
We definitely need our springs …
@cfg83
I can’t decide if I love fall or spring more.
So pretty! Is this early for your location? I have bulbs and irises coming up, but they shouldn’t be this early.
@Kyeh Spring is Dandelion kicking season …
@Kyeh
I was worried that it was early too. Atlas (what I named my ChatGPT), says this is normal for where I live.
I guess the only risk is a late frost in March. But since these trees won’t produce fruit this year anyway, it’s not really a concern for this year.
Two of my rose bushes have begun to develop buds but my autumn Sage, Japanese barberry, and backyard roses are still in dormancy. The ice plant never goes dormant.