ᐅ Planting fruit trees side by side

Hello everyone,

I would like to plant fruit trees in my garden but I’m not sure which fruit trees can be planted next to each other and which should be kept apart. Do you have any advice on this? I’m looking forward to your responses.

Hi Rosanne,

I’m not aware of any fruit trees that don’t get along with each other. However, when planting, you definitely need to consider that the trees won’t stay small forever—they will need much more space as they grow compared to when they’re first planted. So, the spacing between the individual trees has to reflect this!

Another important point is that not all fruit trees will thrive in your climate zone—I don’t know where you live, of course. Fruit trees generally need plenty of sunlight and warmth for the fruits to develop properly and to keep the trees healthy.

So, choose varieties that are suitable for your local area!

One helpful approach is to plant herbs between the fruit trees, which can protect the trees and support their growth.

Best regards,
Gartengestaltung 😉

Hi!

Which herbs go well with which fruit trees? I also have some old apple trees, for example. What could I plant near them? You always have to make sure that the fruit tree varieties are suitable for the area where you live. Is that correct? 😕

Best regards,
sennor 🙂

Mixed Planting: Apple Tree and Herbs

Hi,

There are clearly many different options here. As we have already discussed in other threads, herbs can be used to protect and strengthen other plants, including trees.

One plant that works very well when planted near fruit trees is nasturtium (Tropaeolum). One of the main pests affecting apple trees is the woolly aphid. The apple tree is its preferred host. Woolly aphids feed on branches and twigs, and even on the roots, and their saliva causes canker-like growths on the tree.

To protect apple trees from woolly aphids, nasturtiums are used because they attract these pests so strongly that they prefer to infest the nasturtium instead! 😀

Best regards,
Garden Design

Hi!

I can definitely confirm that nasturtiums protect apple trees. My tip would be to combine nasturtiums with marigolds. It also looks very nice visually!

Best regards,
Mara 🙂

Hello!

I have heard of calendula, as it is a main ingredient in that well-known calendula ointment. But I have never heard the word “nasturtium” in my life. What kind of plant is that?
It would be great if you could tell me more about it.

Best regards,
senor 😉