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How to Prune a Young Pear Tree Pruning a pear tree
How to Prune a Young Pear Tree Pruning a young pear tree is essential for establishing a strong framework and promoting healthy growth - follow our step-by-step video guide for proper pear tree pruning.
When to Pick Asian Pears: Harvesting Tips for Crisp, Juicy Fruit Picking an Asian Pear
When to Pick Asian Pears: Harvesting Tips for Crisp, Juicy Fruit Asian pears are a favorite among home orchard growers for their crisp texture, refreshing sweetness, and long storage life. But unlike European pears, which are often harvested firm and ripened indoors, Asian pears ripen fully on the tree. Knowing exactly when to pick Asian pears is the key to enjoying them at their very best.
Fruit Tree Donation Helps Launch Urban Orchard close up of trees for donation
Fruit Tree Donation Helps Launch Urban Orchard 2016: Stark Bro's fruit tree donation helps to launch a ceremonial tree planting celebrating the largest organic urban orchard in the United States.
Pecan Tree Pollination in a Nutshell Pawnee Pecan Tree leaves
Pecan Tree Pollination in a Nutshell Pecan trees bloom and shed pollen at separate times, making pecan tree pollination different from fruit trees. Learn about Type I and Type II pecan trees.
Estimated Yield for Fruit Trees crate of picked apples
Estimated Yield for Fruit Trees For growers with enough space, where tree size isn't an issue, this guide covers the estimated yield of dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard size fruit trees.
How to Espalier Fruit Trees Espaliered Peach Tree via D Reyne
How to Espalier Fruit Trees The art of espalier fruit trees is all about selectively pruning and training trees into a desired shape, maximizing beauty and functionality in small spaces. Follow these steps to learn how to espalier fruit trees successfully.
Pruning Fruit Trees: Central Leader Article image
Pruning Fruit Trees: Central Leader The central leader/main leader structure is based on a fruit tree's natural upright growth form. Central leader pruning benefits apples, pears, and more.
Pruning Fruit Trees: Open Center Article image
Pruning Fruit Trees: Open Center Fruit trees benefit from pruning and training to the structures that suit them. Open center pruning is recommended for most stone-fruit trees.
Asian-Pear Sauce Recipe Asian Pears & Sauce
Asian-Pear Sauce Recipe Try this Asian-pear sauce recipe - with apples and strawberries - for a tasty twist on apple sauce. This sauce also makes a delightful seasonal gift!
Fruit Tree Care: Spraying Dormant Oil Photo of dormant tree branches
Fruit Tree Care: Spraying Dormant Oil One effective method of protecting fruit trees from overwintering pests and their eggs is spraying dormant oil in late winter or early spring.
Winter Protection for Fruit Trees Ice on Crabapple Tree Dormant Bud
Winter Protection for Fruit Trees The best time for winter protection of fruit trees is in the fall. Follow these simple tips and video to take advantage of the benefits of this easy task.
Fruit Tree Care: Summer Pruning Summer Pruning a Plum Tree
Fruit Tree Care: Summer Pruning There are several approaches to summer-pruning fruit trees, but they all have one goal in common: detecting what needs correcting. Here is what we recommend.
4 Benefits of Thinning Fruit Trees Overbearing Plum
4 Benefits of Thinning Fruit Trees Thinning fruit trees may seem counterproductive, but here are four reasons why thinning out fruit benefits you, your trees, and your fruit harvest.
Fruit Tree Care: Organic Disease Control Article image
Fruit Tree Care: Organic Disease Control It is possible to have a successful organic fruit tree orchard. Read about some of the most common fungal issues and how to practice organic disease control.
Growing Organic Fruit Trees Article image
Growing Organic Fruit Trees The easiest way to avoid tree-health issues when growing organic fruit trees is prevention, and an ideal planting site is the best place to start.
Acclimating New Plants & Trees Loganberry Plants Growing in Greenhouse
Acclimating New Plants & Trees Properly acclimating new plants and trees helps avoid stress and provides them with the best start possible. Get your new transplants established smoothly.
Fruit Tree Care: Removing Tree Suckers & Watersprouts Apple Tree Watersprouts
Fruit Tree Care: Removing Tree Suckers & Watersprouts In this article, we're going to focus on what tree suckers and watersprouts are, and why they should be removed from grafted fruit trees and nut trees.
Brighten Your Back Yard with a Colorful Mimosa Tree Mimosa Canopy
Brighten Your Back Yard with a Colorful Mimosa Tree Mimosa or silk trees have a colorful tropical look and thrive in the south. These attractive trees are easy to grow and also resist drought.
How to Tell When Pears Are Ready to Harvest Mature Pears on Branch
How to Tell When Pears Are Ready to Harvest Pears are ready to harvest before they’re ripe. Learn when to harvest pears and how to ripen them off the tree.
Solving Fruit Tree Blooming & Bearing Problems Fruit Trees Blooming and Not Blooming
Solving Fruit Tree Blooming & Bearing Problems Have a fruit tree that won't bloom or bear fruit? Discover common issues and how to solve them, plus basic tree requirements for fruit production.
The Importance of Fruit Tree Pollination Crabapple & Bee
The Importance of Fruit Tree Pollination How important is proper fruit tree pollination? Without pollination, fruit will not develop. Here are our recommendations for ensuring proper pollination.
Fruit Tree Sizes Article image
Fruit Tree Sizes Do you want to grow your own, but find fruit tree sizes a bit confusing? We're here to help clear up some of the fruit tree sizing lingo.
Year-Round Fruit Tree Care: Spray & Weed Control Guide Pie Cherry Tree Needs Weeding
Year-Round Fruit Tree Care: Spray & Weed Control Guide A properly executed schedule for maintaining fruit trees and their growing site is key to success. Plan ahead: the rewards are worth the effort!
Fruit Trees: Years to Fruit Fresh-Picked Apple
Fruit Trees: Years to Fruit Does it really take as long as you think before you are harvesting homegrown fruit? Find out how many years it takes your fruit trees to bear fruit.
Growing & Preserving Pears Making Bartlett Pear Preserves
Growing & Preserving Pears The prolific Bartlett pear is an excellent choice for canning and baking. Learn about pear trees and try a recipe for Bartlett pear preserves.
Successful Fruit Tree Pruning Article image
Successful Fruit Tree Pruning To get a new fruit tree off to the right start, virtually nothing is as important as proper pruning. Follow our pruning guide to avoid mistakes and shape your trees for years of enjoyment ahead.
Growing Fig Trees in Containers Potted Fig Trees
Growing Fig Trees in Containers Why struggle with harsh winter weather when you can avoid it completely? Grow fig trees in containers! See our how-to guide for fig trees on wheels.
What are Espaliered Fruit Trees? Espaliered Pear Tree: Candelabra
What are Espaliered Fruit Trees? You don't have to be a Master Gardener to have beautiful espalier fruit trees in your own backyard. Let's talk about the basics.
Protect Your Harvest with Mulberry Trees Mulberries on the Tree
Protect Your Harvest with Mulberry Trees Why plant mulberry trees? One of the benefits of mulberry trees is that they protect your other harvests, like cherries and other berries, from birds.
Understanding Fire Blight Fire Blight Pear Tree
Understanding Fire Blight What is fire blight? Fire blight is a contagious, systemic, bacterial disease and is prevalent on apple and pear trees during cool, wet springs.
Cedar Apple Rust - Identification & Control Close up of Cedar Apple Rust disease on Fruit Tree leaf
Cedar Apple Rust - Identification & Control Cedar Apple Rust becomes a serious threat anytime when apples and Eastern red cedar coexist. Take precautions and treat your trees to further prevent the spread before your harvest suffers!
Adding Fruit to Your Homestead apple orchard
Adding Fruit to Your Homestead For over 200 years, Stark Bro's Nursery has been helping homesteaders across America live more self-sufficient lifestyles. As the oldest continually operating nursery in the country, we've curated a time-tested collection of over 300 unique varieties of fruit trees, nut trees and berry plants.
When to Stop Fertilizing & Why Article image
When to Stop Fertilizing & Why If you need to know when to start fertilizing and how much to use, check the package label. Here's our recommendation for when to stop fertilizing and why.
How to Make Redbud Jelly Redbud jelly
How to Make Redbud Jelly Learn how to make redbud jelly from edible redbud tree blossoms with this easy small-batch recipe.
Pawpaw Recipe Round-Up Fresh paw paw fruit in bowl
Pawpaw Recipe Round-Up Unlike most tree fruits that you can store and take advantage of for weeks, the pawpaw is only ripe for 2-4 days, making a tight window for one to enjoy this unusual, mild flavored fruit.
Growing More “Perfect” Organic Fruit large apple harvest
Growing More “Perfect” Organic Fruit In the absence of chemical sprays, dusts and synthetically manufactured growth-boosting fertilizers, organic fruit growers have learned to live with a few blemishes. It’s a small price to pay, knowing the fruit they grow is pure and natural. But did you know that you can grow more “perfect” organic fruit? Here are our best tips for the handsomest fruit on the block, without chemical sprays.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.