DON'T PLANT Fruit Trees Before Considering These Things! | W/Guest Tom Spellman -Dave Wilson Nursery

In this video I'm joined by my very special guest, Tom Spellman of Dave Wilson Nursery. Some people plant trees and hope for the best, but find themselves with a tree that just isn't doing well. In this video, Tom highlights things that you should consider and plan BEFORE planting a fruit tree(s). Set yourself up for fruit tree success with a little bit of foresight!
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Consider Trees Adapted for Your Area
01:27 - Why Rootstocks Matter
02:24 - Know Your Soil Type
03:33 - Plant for Successive Ripening
05:31 - Options for Pruning/Training Trees
07:18 - Plan Ahead & Consider Your Yard
08:55 - Start Small & Learn
10:47 - How Tom's Vids got me Started in Fruit Trees
12:08 - Dave Wilson Nursery Site & Videos
13:24 - You Don't Need to Be an Expert!
14:14 - Conclusion
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[@lynnerichards808]

Thanks for the Tom Spellman chat - he is so inspiring. I have seen a lot of his videos and he has convinced me to try out growing some trees and keeping them small. I also got the book Grow a little fruit tree. I'm still terrified I'm going to screw up but if I do, I guess I can always try again! Love this chat!

[@jenniferroberts5181]

I liked the comment made about halfway through the video, "It's almost like a pet. You can't just plant it and forget about it. It requires care." That's true. So, think about that before getting more trees than you are able to care for, or the time to care for them properly.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yes!!! While a responsibility, can be super low maintenance compared to an actual pet

[@IVOrganic]

The WORLRD’s BEST Fruit Tree Teacher! Your discussions on pre-Planting trees is unique content and the foundation to growing a successful food forest!!! AWESOME TIPS!!! Charles 🤩👍

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks, Charles! This was truly a "full circle" moment for me. I'm grateful we were able to focus on tips for someone to consider BEFORE they jump in with both feet. Thanks for all your support and helping to make this happen!

[@aidegarabedian2073]

Can you tell me what soil you use for the raise beds to plant trees? Thank you

[@cwcobo]

If you have an interest in citrus (especially), go see the IV Organic channel, Charles has tons of great material that have helped me rehabilitate a pair of 60 + year old lemons in my California backyard.

[@95ireyna]

Wow! You have the legend Tom Spellman. :)

[@TheBusyGardener]

Tom is THE MAN!

[@cedricmoore8053]

I have seen this video 20 times. Great information

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@coarsegoldguy7414]

Great info. Thanks Tom. Thanks Cameron.

[@TheBusyGardener]

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[@jayvantkalyankar2289]

Great, for precautionary measures before planting 🙏

[@cwcobo]

I've purchased about 2 dozen Dave Wilson Nursery stone fruit trees in the last 3 years, and have had great success with them. I've purchased "big box" trees and cane berries in the past that haven't done so well. It's worth the extra couple of bucks to get health, quality and locally grown trees that will work well in the California and the West. Thanks Tom Spellman for your years of great advice, it has helped immeasurably in the success I've had with my DW trees.

[@TheBusyGardener]

That's so great! I also view DWN trees as being the go-to for my purchases whenever possible. Tom is THE MAN...

[@chocalatekid8024]

Thanks for some good common sense info, that isn't very common anymore!

[@krazzykevan]

So many great pearls of wisdom!!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks, Kev!

[@GraftingTactick]

The best illustrative instructions of how to grow fruit tree I've ever come across, thanks for sharing gentlemen 💕💕👌👍

[@TheBusyGardener]

Wow, thank you

[@cristymenapace677]

Great info! Thank you❤️

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@bobcuster8930]

Tom has such great advice on growing a backyard fruit orchard! And both of you do an excellent job explaining how to take care of a backyard fruit orchard!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks so much! I say it again and again; Tom is THE MAN!

[@albertomedrano4708]

Amazing! You got the master with you and that is so awesome!

[@TheBusyGardener]

I feel like a kid in a candy store. I'm so grateful for Tom's sharing!

[@TreasureFiend]

Great info and yup, the same video got me started planting my short orchard too.

[@TheBusyGardener]

I love it!

[@jaysgardenjournal]

Wow! Another great conversation!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@diannebartkus9893]

Holy Moly Thank You! dying to grow fruit trees, this is great information!!!! Most information I have never heard of before!

[@TheBusyGardener]

So glad this gave you some food for thought!

[@seanhickey781]

That same video got me into fruit trees!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yes!!! It’s funny how what started on a bit of a whim has become a treasured part of life.

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[@walkaboutjesusradio]

Thank you for your video

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@murrayzuckerman123]

Great info.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks, Murray!

[@xHarmonious]

Thank you

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Great info! Could have saved myself a lot of time if I’d watched this first. Thank you!

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[@cloutgangster]

Amazing

[@TheBusyGardener]

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Hi, great guest--just subbed.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Agreed! This is the first in a series of vids we're doing. New one next Tuesday. Thanks for the sub!

[@Jizzy01]

Love it..

[@TheBusyGardener]

🙏 Thanks!

[@xiuxiazhou3832]

Oh no , I just planted 14 different kind fruit trees in my front yard ,4-5 Varieties will bear same time. I had my list in hand before I went to nursery, but I was to exciting and picking the trees are not on my list , I went back home and planted , than I found I made mistakes. I should follow my list or watch you video before I go .i have back yard can working on the varieties, but the back yard doesn’t have enough sunshine due to two huge pine trees .

[@TheBusyGardener]

It's ok if lots of things are ready at the same time. Just means more fruit in a shorter period to enjoy! And you'll have some extra to share with neighbors without feeling too bad about the extra harvest.

[@Melissa0774]

I'd invest in a water bath canner, a couple dozen Mason jars and a good dehydrator, if you haven't already. Can the stuff and make fruit leather.

[@amysnipes4245]

Is there a better apricot root stock for clay soil?

[@aidegarabedian2073]

What soil you use for the beds were you plant your trees? I only have sandy loam around here can I use it? Do I need to add amendments?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Sandy Loam is PREFERRED soil! I didn't add ammendment to the soil itself. You start with a solid 4-8 inch layer of woodship mulch, then add fertilizer to the top of the soil which works its way down

[@kannua1475]

Nice video. What paint in white color did you use your tree trunk from bottom side?

[@TheBusyGardener]

I use IV Organic tree whitewash. It protects the trees like paint, but doesn't contaminate the soil with dried paint chips season after season. You can find IV Organic whitewash here: amzn.to/3b3KOuk

[@kannua1475]

@@TheBusyGardener thank you!

[@spandir]

Hi cam, I have successfully grown duo trees of cherry, plum ,peach ...Been 6..7 yrs old and very productive, small size However Given slow growing of persimmon trees, what are your thoughts on...can persimmon also be Planted as Duo or even trio ?? what distance we looking in between both ? same 24...or 36 inch?? thanks

[@TheBusyGardener]

Nice! You can definitely plant persimmon as you have the other ones. 2-3 feet is great

[@jessicacurtis4199]

Would you share your experience grafting Apple on Pear Root Stalk , Apricot Grafted on Peach Root Stalk Showed Numerous Appreciating Features Including increase in Size and Weight of The Apricot besides Enhanced Flavour and Sweetness .

[@TheBusyGardener]

I don't have personal experience grafting apple onto pear, but as I understand it apple and pear are different genus, which means they can't be grafted onto each other in most cases. Apple=malus, pear= Pyrus

[@Free_Falastin2024]

I have well-draining clay loam and my house sits at the top of a small hill (5 foot rise across 5 houses). Does that mean I can plant any tree without having to consider drainage?

[@TheBusyGardener]

The drainage has to do with the specific conditions of the soil in the hole you're planting it. A safe bet is to plant above grade a few to several inches above grade, and mound additional soil up around it. This is the safest bet for allowing roots to not be waterlogged

[@bigbuggie5]

What is a Rootstock? How do I know what kind I have?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Hi Esther, a rootstock is the type of root system the desired fruiting wood was grafted to. Each rootstock has different characteristics. Many times trees will include a tag indicating a rootstock. If you can't tell which kind you've got, it's not a huge deal. It's something that can give you an ideal planting situation, but is only one part of the equation. Thanks for watching!

[@aidegarabedian2073]

Can you tell me please what soil to use I. The raising boxes for trees? I have o my sandy loam around here, can I use it? Do I need to add amendments?

[@cynshep]

I found your video channel today and am really enjoying them, but I'd like to know where you're located, please?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Hey Cindy, we're located in the foothills of the East San Gabriel, about an hour East of Los Angeles.

[@ube4856]

I don't really understand the part about rootstocks. I get what they are referring to but how do you find out what rootstock a tree is from? Online nursery's never have that info listed.

[@TheBusyGardener]

It's much easier in person, and even then, it depends on the grower being good about including a tag. Another reason I love Dave Wilson nursery

[@ube4856]

@@TheBusyGardener If only I was close, I'm on the other side of the country :( There is a nursery about an hour that has trees from Dave Wilson tho. Haven't been yet, but willing to go the distance! If you haven't yet made a video on rootstocks and how to use that info when planning a fruit tree purchase that'd be a great one!

[@duece5811]

Soooooooo, I understand choosing the right root stock, but how are you supposed to know what root stock is even being used??

[@TheBusyGardener]

Lots of times, the rootstock has its own tag on the tree. I know that's how it is with Dave Wilson Nursery trees (another reason I love them as a grower)

[@ALMill11]

Annoying background music! Ugh! What is with people putting annoying background music on a loop in their Speaking videos? Couldn't finish even with the golden guest that is Tom Spellman.

[@TheBusyGardener]

You're so right. Check out my most recent vids with Tom and let me know if I learned my lesson! 🤦‍♂️

[@spgwood]

This is dumb for me to watch. I'm in Nebraska

[@TheBusyGardener]

What about being in Nebraska makes this dumb? Don't you guys have trees there? 😂

[@walkaboutjesusradio]

@@TheBusyGardener great answer

[@cedricmoore8053]

Hahaha