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Resources on Fruit Tree Care
Books
Cass Turnbulls Guide to Pruning The definitive illustrated guide to pruning for health and esthetics. American Horticultural Society Pruning & Training David Joyce and Christopher Brickell A great reference text with beautiful pictures.
Arborists
Bill Wanless
Brooke/Wanless Gardens, LLC ISA Certified Arborist, Plant Amnesty Certified 206.938.5675 Elegant, healthy pruning of small trees, shrubs & vines Local Organizations Seattle Tree Fruit Society Group of local fruit-growing enthusiasts which hosts lectures, does field trips to orchards, and distributes a newsletter. Plant Amnesty 206.783.9813 Referrals to arborists and gardeners, classes, garden tours, online information on pruning Northwest Chapter of International Society of Aboriculture (ISA) 206.783.9813 Referrals to arborists, lots of online tree information Center for Urban Horticulture 206.543.8616 Answer line, Miller Library WSU King County Extension Provides master gardeners, professional expert advice, speakers, and extensive online gardening resources. Todd Murray AG/HORT 206.205.3121 Western Washington Fruit Research Foundation Provides volunteer assistance and advice to the general public on fruit culture and sustainable fruit varieties in our marine climate
Online Publications
Plant Amnesty's Pruning Guide for the Northwest - A very useful publication with helpful illustrations. Training and Pruning Your Home Orchard - A very comprehensive well-illustrated guide. WSU Presents Hortsense - Fact sheets on IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for fruit trees. Very detailed. Pruning to restore an old, neglected apple tree (EC 1005) - Detailed instructions for the steps in pruning an old apple tree. IPM for Apples in Western Washington - A Guide for Sampling and Decision-Making for Key Apple Pests in Northwest Washington. Friends & Foes: Apple Maggot -Todd Murray's factual and well illustrated guide. WSDA Apple Maggot Facts - History and description of the WSDA's control program HortSense – Apple Maggot WSU Orchard Pest Management On-line - All you ever wanted to know about the Codling moth. WSU PLS – Codling Moth - Even more about the Codling Moth.
Publications for Purchase
Apple Cultivars for Puget Sound (EB 1436) Descriptions of 124 apple varieties give history, taste, appearance, and other characteristics. |