Where to get trees that have multiple fruits grafted on them
Posted by jonbux@reddit | Dallas | View on Reddit | 8 comments
Hey everyone I’d love to get some dwarf fruit trees, but I have pretty limited space. Anyone know of a place that sells dwarf trees that have multiple types of fruits grafted into one tree?
External_Dimension71@reddit
What type of fruit are you looking for? Arnt dwarf citrus trees banned in Texas? I wanted one for my balcony and saw we are not allowed to have them
lovelylotuseater@reddit
Were you trying to buy them online? Texas has laws against importing citrus plants to try and lessen the risk of disease wiping out our citrus industry.
I’m not aware of varieties that are illegal, only that the plant needs to be grown in Texas and not imported.
External_Dimension71@reddit
Yeah online. That’s good to know so I can go to a garden place and get one and that is fine? Sweet
lovelylotuseater@reddit
Yes, citrus sales are typically seasonal in fall and late winter to give them a chance to get settled in before the stress of Texas summer hits, but some places will sell year round. It kind of depends on if they’ll let gardeners decide to waste their money on buying a plant in a season where it’s going to struggle to thrive, or if they’ll bully gardeners into only having access to trees during the times those trees are most likely to be successful.
I’m personally partial to North Haven Gardens, but there’s plenty of very fine sellers out there, especially if you want a specific variety.
jonbux@reddit (OP)
Google says dwarf trees are not illegal. Maybe lovelylotueseater is right about importing though.
I want a mango tree with a couple different varieties, Avacado, stone fruit tree with peach apricot nectarine and cherry, apple tree with a couple varieties, and citrus with orange lemon and lime.
Imaginary-Tree-House@reddit
If you find the magic trees let me know. I would like a couple.
gdsc@reddit
fastgrowingtrees.com has some citrus that ships to texas. check out khang starr on youtube for insano backyard texas fruit grafting.
Express_Whereas_8338@reddit
Most nurseries around here can do custom grafting if you ask, but it's gonna cost more than regular trees. I've seen some at farmer's markets too but selection is pretty hit or miss depending on season.