Planting 'skinny' peach trees
Living the Country Life Radio Program
A new "skinny" peach tree, the "Crimson Rocket" (pictured here), is much more slender than traditional varieties, but still produces full-sized fruit. This is great for commercial fruit growers, because it allows them to get more peaches per acre. It's also nice for regular landowners, who can now enjoy delicious peaches without having to give up so much of their garden.
Radio interview source: Dr. Ralph Scorza, horticulturist, USDA Agricultural Research Service
Learn more about fruit trees:
Crimson Rocket peach making its way to market: Crimson Rocket has been licensed by several commercial nurseries in Missouri, Pennsylvania and California, and the fruit may begin to appear in local marketplaces this spring.
Pot a pretty fruit tree: A dwarf fruit tree takes up even less space than the Crimson Rocket. You can plant these in pots and enjoy fresh apples, pears, figs and other fruit right from your deck or patio.
Planting trees: Watch this video clip from the Living the Country Life television show for tips and tricks for planting trees on your acreage.
