More on the Fruit Cocktail Tree…

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Freedom Tree Farms

 

Freedom Tree sells several types of multi-fruit trees Check them out. They also have a great video about grafting your own.

 

Two things you should know before you purchase a fruit cocktail (or graft your own):

 

  1. Make sure the varieties are right for your specific area. Check with your local agriculture extension office and/or master gardeners’ hotline to find out which peaches, for instance, are best for your zone
  2. Be aware that some fruit will out-produce others and may also take over the tree. In my case, it’s likely that I’ll have nothing but plums in a few short years, unless I prune carefully, diligently and often. A fruit cocktail tree, while all the fruit is one place, is not necessarily easier to care for than 4 (or more) separate fruit trees. You’ll likely choose a fruit cocktail because of limited space, NOT limited time.
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