Neighborhood apple and plum
The proximity of apple and plum trees is a common thing for many summer residents. But it's worth figuring out whether it is so positive for both cultures.
Are apple and plum compatible?
Often summer residents plant trees and shrubs without thinking about how comfortable it is for them to coexist with each other. And completely in vain. If you do not take into account these points, you can not wait for the harvest. Different trees need different amounts of water, they need certain fertilizers, soil composition. So each tree needs to create the conditions that it needs.
Plum and apple compatibility is good. So in the garden they can be safely planted next to them. It is only necessary to take into account that no matter how favorable this neighborhood is, the distance between the trees in the area must still be maintained at about 5 meters.
This is how each tree can grow normally, their crowns will not interfere with each other, and the root systems will begin to receive a sufficient amount of water and nutrients, without taking them away from each other.
Planting a plum and an apple tree next to them, they can be watered at the same time, using the same amount of water, to carry out the fertilizing that they need for growth and proper development. In spring, it will be nitrogen fertilizers, and in summer, potash and phosphorus fertilizers. Prevention of pests and diseases should also be carried out at the same time. Bordeaux liquid is suitable for these purposes in springtime; when fruits ripen, it will be safer to use "Fitosporin".
In most cases, it is believed that the apple tree and the plum get along well with each other, but on the Internet you can also find reviews of summer residents that such a neighborhood did not lead to good results.
Most likely, in each specific case, it is also necessary to take into account the type of tree, because both apple trees and plums have enough of them.
But in general, any tree planted at an optimal distance from a neighbor will feel good if it is properly cared for and properly cared for. This applies equally to the apple tree and the plum tree.
What shouldn't be planted nearby?
Coniferous plants, as well as a nut or pear, should not be placed near the plum. Peach, apricot are not suitable companions. But an apple tree will not get along with a cherry, and also with conifers, gooseberries and currants will also be unsuitable plants. It is recommended to plant peaches and apricots away from the apple tree.
Which plants are right for you?
In order for the trees to develop well and give a stable harvest, it is worth taking care of the neighborhood with the right crops.... For plums, cherry, sweet cherry, elderberry are suitable plants. The apple tree will feel good next to raspberries, cherries, pears.
Based on this, we can conclude that although the apple tree and the plum feel good together, their other neighbors may differ.
Therefore, if the site is small and the space is very limited, it is permissible to plant cherries from the side of the plum, and raspberries from the side of the apple tree. Or, for example, a sweet cherry can perfectly exist near a plum, and a pear can be placed near an apple tree.
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