If you don't already have the pleasure of enjoying fresh fruit from your own backyard, come in and select one of the many fruit trees that Art Knapp carries, and soon you too will be able to harvest your own. Look for varieties of apple, pear, plum, cherry, peach, apricot and nectarine, as well as the popular grafted 2, 3 and 4-way combinations, including the multi-grafted fruit salad tree. We have both clingstone and freestone varieties for preserving or eating fresh.

As you plan your gardens choose from dwarf, semi dwarf or standard trees depending upon your spaces. The combination trees, as well as peaches, apricots and nectarines are in high demand so be sure to come in and select your trees early! Our staff will be happy to help choose the right fruit tree for you!

Pick up a helpful information and pruning pamphlet and our staff will be happy to give you some simple pruning tips for the tree you choose.

Questions to ask:

Does this fruit tree need a pollinator to produce fruit? Some fruit trees are self-pollinating, but in many cases a fruit tree will require a second variety to be planted nearby to facilitate pollination. This fact can be problematic for some people because their yard simply does not have enough space for two trees. Ask our staff to help pick out the tree best suited for your space.

Can I grow my fruit tree in a container? We often carry varieties that are small enough to be able to survive in a container. For container gardening, it is important to make sure that you use an appropriately sized pot that is insulated, or have a plan for winter storage.

Will my fruit tree produce fruit this year? It depends on the age of the tree we have for sale in our garden center, but often you can expect fruit within two years of planting it in your yard. If the tree is still very small and produces fruit for you, or it has fruit on it when you purchase it, we would advise that you remove the fruit as early as possible to allow the tree to strengthen. All of the tree's energy is directed into the fruit and not into producing strong limbs and roots. Giving the tree and extra year of growth will be beneficial in the end.

Do I have to spray my fruit tree? In all likelihood you will have to take some measures to protect your fruit tree. Just as we find fresh fruit delicious, so do many pests. We can advise you as to what pests to look out for as well as any other diseases to which your tree might be susceptible.