My nieghbor has a peach tree inthe back yard. Unfortunately between the neighborhood kids and the rats they don’t end up with a lot of edible fruit.

We have a peach tree in our backyard. Just dug a hole, threw some topsoil and cow shit in there, planted it, gave it lots of water, and now it’s growing and bearing fruit. They sell them at the local greenhouses.

Unless you are going to be very good about harvesting, I would strongly suggest not planting fruit trees other that ornamentals. They make a big mess, and as mentioned, attract vermin. I general its a neat concept, but in this environment, it takes a commitment that will often go beyond the current owner of the tree that I think is rarely there.

Good point Steve- I bet the “neatness” of a plumb tree wears off when the new owners, 15 years from now have a sticky blanket of rotting plumbs (and flies) on their walk way everyday during summer. I’d say one should at least know how to can if they’re going to grow fruit trees.

ugh – we moved into a house with a cherry and a sour cherry – it sucks! The fruit is all over the yard. I attempt to sweep it up, but sometimes it goes bad and smells like a Boone’s Farm factory. And, my dog eats the cherries which gives him terrible gas. I can’t wait for cherry season to be over!