Deciduous Trees & Plants at Sarvodaya Farms
Whats a Deciduous Tree?
Deciduous plants are plants that drop their leave and go dormant in winter. These plants require some cold in the winter to thrive and produce fruit.
To the untrained eye, a deciduous plant can appear "dead" during winter, but they are just SLEEPING! While deciduous plants sleep is the best time to plant and prune them.
To the untrained eye, a deciduous plant can appear "dead" during winter, but they are just SLEEPING! While deciduous plants sleep is the best time to plant and prune them.
What should I know before ordering?
#1 Deciduous plants are best planted while dormant in Winter. Planting in Spring is also okay, but do not plant in the high temperatures of mid-summer.
#2 Plant deciduous plants in winter-shady locations in your garden. As the sun drops lower during winter, buildings or trees cast their shadows northward. These winter-shady locations are perfect for deciduous plants, as they don't need sunlight during the winter.
Our Deciduous Selection
Berries
Fig
Grapes
Hardy Kiwi
Mulberry
Pawpaw
Persimmon
Pomegranates
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#1 Plant in the right season
#2 Choose a warm location
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#3 Planting
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#4 Amend the Soil
Most deciduous plants will prefer highly fertile soil, and soil in most home gardens has been damaged from construction and years of dehydration and sun exposure. Improve soil quality by amending it with organic matter such as compost. Add a 3 inch thick layer of compost in a 5 foot diameter around the trunk of trees, or a 2 foot diameter around the base of smaller plants.
#5 Mulch
Apply a 3 inch thick layer of wood chip mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Keep the mulch away from the plant's stem to prevent rot.
#6 Watering
Water newly planted subtropical plants deeply to establish their roots. Water regularly to maintain soil moisture.