Since many gardens today are intended primarily for leisure activities and relaxation, there is usually not much space left for large fruit trees with a sprawling canopy. With the right types of columnar fruit, you can harvest respectable fruit yields even on a comparatively small area if you maintain the required minimum distances between the individual plants.
What planting distance should you keep for columnar fruit?
The ideal planting distance for columnar fruit is usually 50 to 60 centimeters when planted in rows in the garden. For potted plants, the planter should contain at least 30 to 40 liters of potting soil to provide enough space for the roots.
This is how much distance should be kept between columnar fruits
The extremely slim shape should not tempt you to plant the plants too close together in the ground when planting them in rows as a fruit hedge, especially when columnar fruit plants are still young. After all, the roots of individual plants must be able to spread unhindered within a certain radius in order to later be able to absorb enough nutrients to form numerous fruits. Even with a hedge-like planting, the minimum distance should never be less than around 50 to 60 centimeters. Columnar fruit grown in a pot can, under certain circumstances, be moved a little closer together as long as the individual planters contain at least 30 to 40 liters of potting soil.
Important information for planting columnar fruit
You should definitely pay attention to the following things in order to be able to enjoy he althy growing columnar fruit in a suitable location:
- The fruit tree grafting point should always be well above the surface of the earth
- a bamboo stick (€11.00 on Amazon) can give the plants additional stability in the first few years
- a watering edge makes economical watering easier later
- The slightly staggered planting (in two rows) makes care and harvesting easier
Tip
Especially when planting columnar fruit in the garden soil, certain planting distances from house walls or neighboring property should be maintained, even with fruit varieties that are supposed to remain small. Many cherry trees sold as columnar fruit can reach a height of several meters within a few years without pruning.
