Re: [apple-crop] Two trees with bud union under dirt

2011-03-31 Thread Jill Kelly
We have successfully transplanted trees (200 Macoun M9) just before leaf abscission. The leaves easily strip off and then the trees were moved. This was late October here in Maine. Art Kelly Kelly Orchards Acton, ME On Mar 30, 2011, at 11:34 PM, Tommy and Sandy wrote: Dear sir, It has been

Re: [apple-crop] Two trees with bud union under dirt

2011-03-31 Thread Rye
I don't have a whole lot of choice, I promised my wife I would only use the space while she wasn't using it. She's going to replant soon since it is Spring. Also, the trees already started out poking out of the cage a bit, a year's growth will exceed the size of the cage. When I moved

Re: [apple-crop] Two trees with bud union under dirt

2011-03-31 Thread Fleming, William
My experience is the burl (ball) is the rootstock. I wouldn't worry about it rooting. Bill Fleming Montana State University Western Ag Research Center 580 Quast Ln Corvallis, Montana From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net

Re: [apple-crop] Two trees with bud union under dirt

2011-03-31 Thread Rye
Thanks Bill! I will attempt the move to the trellis. One of the varieties I planted this year was green tip(ing) before I could even get them in the ground. That was less than 24 hours out of the nursery and soaking overnight. They are the furthest along and doing great. So I keep a