[Arid_gardener] which fruit trees do you recommend

[Dick Gross]

Anne, have your sister go to the retail nursery nearest her residence, look to see what fruit trees are on the "shelf" and ask the owner or manager that question. I have found them to be quite reliable. Their bottom-line is wholy dependent upon serving the public and that would be your sis. They cannot afford to stock any species the customer is apt to return for a refund 60 days later. Another technique is to drive around the neighborhood and down alleys to see what is already there.

Off the top of my head, I wouldn't be afraid in that area to try any decidious fruit with the possible exception of cherries not, however, mentioned. The main factor governing her choice will be the chill hours required for deciduous fruits that, I predict, would be more than adequate in that area but her nurseryman will know for sure.

Another source of reliable data would be the University of Arizona County Cooperative Extension office nearest her. They stock pamphlets and brochures covering all phases of home horticulture and their mission is also to serve the public whose taxes pay their salaries. If she can't reach a County branch, she can find one in the phone book. The University Extension is a fabulous resource with which every home gardener should be familiar.

Other input to clarify this important topic is encouraged and, if this reply leaves concerns unanswered, Anne, don't hesitate to bring it to our attention. There are hundreds of Master Gardener volunteers out there just chomping at the bit to help fellow home growers. 

Dick Gross, Master Gardener Volunteer
University of Arizona Maricopa County
Cooperative Extension

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From: "Olin Miller" <dergartenarzt at att.net>
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> Try
> maricopamastergardeners.org >Publications >Bulletins >Fruits & Nuts >AZ1269 
> Deciduous Fruits and Nuts for the Low Desert (PDF)
> http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1269.pdf
> 
> Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ
> 
> 
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> ----- Original Message -----From: "Mediawatch" <mwatch at cruzio.com>
>> My sister lives between Safford and Pima and has healthy pecan trees and i 
>> wanted to bring her grapes, apple, apricot, pear, fig and plum or peach if 
>> they would grow?? Please tell IF and what varieties might work well in 
>> this area. The soil needs work salty--alkaline. But she can mulch it. 
>> Thanks, Ann 
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