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Where to source multi-grafted fruit trees in MN? #890598

Asked December 07, 2024, 11:42 AM EST

Hello, I am looking to start a small orchard in my garden and grow apples, plums, pears, peaches and cherries. I am hoping to find multi-grafted trees (2-in-1 or more) for each so I can have a singular tree for each fruit without having pollination issues. Is there anywhere in MN that would have multi-grafted bare root trees that are MN, hardiness zone 4-5, safe?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi,
Multi-graft fruit trees sounds like a great way to maximize your space.

The best way to find what you're looking for is probably by contacting a local nursery(ies) that sells fruit trees to ask if they can order trees that have the combination of rootstocks that most appeal to you. Review this UMN Extension page on choosing apple rootstock (describes rootstock characteristics). On that same page, just below the section on rootstock, is a table with apple varieties recommended for Minnesota.

Five peach varieties are recommended for the warmest part of Minnesota. It's worth talking to your local nursery about what varieties they can order and whether they can source multi-graft.

Five cherry varieties are recommended for Minnesota. Again, you could ask the nursery about a multi-graft.

This page has good general information about growing stonefruit trees.

Winter is the time to be doing this research so you can order your trees early and have them delivered for planting time in the spring.

Best wishes!

Ellen Tveit Replied December 08, 2024, 3:19 PM EST

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