Arizona Community Tree Council Presents
Fruit Tree Care in Edible Urban Landscapes
Friday, June 9, 2017
Location: Flagstaff Hirsch Center on 3350 Old Munds Hwy.
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Deadline to Register May 26, 2017
Agenda:
8:30am – 9:00am registration
9:00 – 10:00 Selection of fruit trees for edible landscaping.
Species and varieties that are suited for the various Arizona zones, including needed chill hours, water needs, pollination, tree size, tree lifespans, and microclimate considerations. Fruit trees come in four different sizes: Standard, semi-dwarf, dwarf, and less commonly, super-dwarf. How to choose a tree that will fit your space perfectly including when to consider growing urban fruit trees in containers. Successive ripening considerations.
10:00 – 11:30 Water harvesting to sustain fruit trees
How to identify and harvest alternative sources of water to support edible trees including rainwater harvesting. Site designing with water harvesting in mind. Understand the watering needs of fruit trees and the surrounding landscape for best production results.
11:00 – 12:00 Propagation methods for fruit trees
Exploring the various methods for propagating fruit trees including grafting, clonal propagation, cuttings, seeds and bare root.
Agenda:
8:30am – 9:00am registration
9:00 – 10:00 Selection of fruit trees for edible landscaping.
Species and varieties that are suited for the various Arizona zones, including needed chill hours, water needs, pollination, tree size, tree lifespans, and microclimate considerations. Fruit trees come in four different sizes: Standard, semi-dwarf, dwarf, and less commonly, super-dwarf. How to choose a tree that will fit your space perfectly including when to consider growing urban fruit trees in containers. Successive ripening considerations.
10:00 – 11:30 Water harvesting to sustain fruit trees
How to identify and harvest alternative sources of water to support edible trees including rainwater harvesting. Site designing with water harvesting in mind. Understand the watering needs of fruit trees and the surrounding landscape for best production results.
11:00 – 12:00 Propagation methods for fruit trees
Exploring the various methods for propagating fruit trees including grafting, clonal propagation, cuttings, seeds and bare root.
