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Orchard New Planting Guide

Learn orchard new planting from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.

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Workflow

  1. Select Rootstock and Cultivar

    1 hour

    Match rootstock to soil size disease resistance dwarf semi-standard.

  2. Dig Hole and Plant

    1 hour per tree

    Hole twice root spread graft union 2 inches above soil.

  3. Stake and Mulch

    30 min

    Stake dwarf straight mulch 3 inches keep off trunk.

  4. Water First Year

    season

    Weekly deep water first season establish roots.

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Planning

Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

Tree Planting StandardStandard

Industry best practices for tree planting.

Tree Planting FormulaFormula

Graft union 2-3 in above grade; hole 2× root spread; no deep bury.

Tree Planting Reference TableTable

Key benchmarks for tree planting.

RootstockSpacingSupport
M9 dwarf4 ftRequired
MM11112 ftOptional

  • Pro Tip

    Graft union above soil or rootstock roots.

  • Time Saver

    Pollination partner within 100 ft.

  • Warning

    First year water more important than fertilizer.

Safety Notes

  • Call 811 before digging holes.
  • Heavy root ball — lift team.

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