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planting fruit trees
Posted on 4/7/12 at 11:14 am
Posted on 4/7/12 at 11:14 am
Hey guys, I'm wanting to plant some fruit trees. I'm not picky. I live in North Louisiana south of Shreveport. The area that I'm wanting to plant the trees in will be full sun most of the day. Fairly moist as its a lower area in my yard. It's practically the only place in my yard that didnt die during the drought last year. What should I plant?
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Posted on 4/7/12 at 11:31 am to 4X4DEMON
Pear, crabapple. Those are easy to grow. Planting for wildlife?
Posted on 4/7/12 at 12:22 pm to 4X4DEMON
Fig tree. Specifically the LSU FIG TREEmore Figs with LSU Varieties and others.
EDIT: I have a Brown Turkey.
EDIT: I have a Brown Turkey.
This post was edited on 4/7/12 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 4/7/12 at 12:28 pm to 4X4DEMON
Peach trees do well as long as it's not soggy in that part of the yard.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 12:28 pm to 4X4DEMON
I would think peach trees may work there. They grow them all over Georgia. Just check on the old weather tolerance of the variety you want to plant.
Did you call your county agent. He/she may have some recommendations.
Did you call your county agent. He/she may have some recommendations.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 1:24 pm to Nodust
Honestly, your best bet would be to visit the LSU Ag Center website and download their free pdf entitled "Fruit Trees" (I believe)...Not only will they tell you what and where each tree grows, they'll tell you which variety works best for Louisiana and maybe even your area...
Growing up my grandparents lived North of Alexandria... Can't be too much different, zone-wise, than where you are trying to grow...They had much success with:
Pear
Fig (Brown Turkey or LSU Gold)
Persimmon
Blueberry
Mayhaw
Mulberry
Pawpaw
Peaches
Plum
Like I said..I really don't know which type they planted of each, but LSU Ag Center will be your best start..Their trees were all full sun and slightly most ground.
Growing up my grandparents lived North of Alexandria... Can't be too much different, zone-wise, than where you are trying to grow...They had much success with:
Pear
Fig (Brown Turkey or LSU Gold)
Persimmon
Blueberry
Mayhaw
Mulberry
Pawpaw
Peaches
Plum
Like I said..I really don't know which type they planted of each, but LSU Ag Center will be your best start..Their trees were all full sun and slightly most ground.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 2:05 pm to PVillePandG
Dude don't plan LSU figs. We bought several thousand after hearing the fuss when the first came out. Planted a few at the house. Dug em up and planted brown turkey back in there place. They sound cool but taste like shite compared to the brown turkey.
If you do blueberries, get rabbiteyes and plant more than one variety of them. They have proven they fruit heavier when they cross pollinate. Also don't plant them in low spot. They need good drainage.
If you do blueberries, get rabbiteyes and plant more than one variety of them. They have proven they fruit heavier when they cross pollinate. Also don't plant them in low spot. They need good drainage.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 2:11 pm to Langston
Personally I would shop local growers. They should have stuff that are zoned for this area.
If you were comig down toward Forest Hill I could hook you up with the blueberries and figs. We sell three gallons for $6 retail on both. We're don't fool with other fruit anymore. Just citrus but have sold most of this years crop in those already.
Eta: almost everything like that will be fine In full sun.
If you were comig down toward Forest Hill I could hook you up with the blueberries and figs. We sell three gallons for $6 retail on both. We're don't fool with other fruit anymore. Just citrus but have sold most of this years crop in those already.
Eta: almost everything like that will be fine In full sun.
This post was edited on 4/7/12 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 4/7/12 at 2:40 pm to 4X4DEMON
That's crazy, my wife and I were just discussing this this morning and bam a thread about it
Posted on 4/7/12 at 2:46 pm to PVillePandG
I'm not seeing that PDF.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 3:54 pm to LSURoss
Here it is guys...Sorry, it's called "The Louisiana Home Orchard"...Really good stuff...
Louisiana Home Orchard Page - LSU Ag Center
Louisiana Home Orchard Page - LSU Ag Center
Posted on 4/7/12 at 3:59 pm to PVillePandG
Thanks for the link and thanks for the advice guys. I wondering of planting trees without getting them tested makes me stupid? 
Peaches sound like what I'm looking for.
Peaches sound like what I'm looking for.Posted on 4/7/12 at 4:01 pm to 4X4DEMON
damn backyard grower Posted on 4/7/12 at 4:57 pm to 4X4DEMON
It depends of if you are willing to tak a chance. What the worst would happen. You will be out a little money and lost time growing them. But it's not like your planting 500 acres of them and trying to make a living on it.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 7:26 pm to Nodust
I have all the trees mentioned, plus muscadines, paw paws, jujubes, chestnuts, and a bunch more. I would really try jujubes - not from the local store but from speciality growers, the good varieties taste between a pear and apple. And they have no pests and they handle drought great. But figs cant be beat, there is a guy in Opelousas that sells a number of diff varieties.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 7:27 pm to jeffsdad
Peaches will require you spraying at least 3 times per year (at least) if you want a crop. We have some, but they are very high maintenance.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 8:21 pm to jeffsdad
Peaches are def a pita. I've been spraying mine in my yard every two weeks and something still got them.
Posted on 4/7/12 at 10:13 pm to jeffsdad
How hard is it to find a jujube tree in a local market? They seem really hearty and tough. What about the figs? How tough are they?
Posted on 4/7/12 at 10:41 pm to 4X4DEMON
Figs are very tough. The brown turkey and LSU grow great in La. The LSU are big figs and good for canning but not good/sweet off the tree. Brown turkey are great for both.
I'm not fimiliar with the jujube since its not something we've ever grown/sold at the nursery so I'm no help there.
I'm not fimiliar with the jujube since its not something we've ever grown/sold at the nursery so I'm no help there.
Posted on 4/8/12 at 4:48 pm to Langston
How long does it take for figs to start producing?
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