Orchard Kit

Four Fruit Trees For The Juiciest Orchard

Tired of spending money on expensive fruit at the grocery store, only for it to go bad before you can even enjoy it? With our Orchard Kit, you can grow four different fruit trees right from home for the freshest bounty of apples, cherries, peaches and pears! 

Plus, each of these varieties is self-pollinating, so you can grow with ease!

In this kit, you’ll get:

• (1) 5-6 ft. 2-in-1 Apple
• (1) 4-5 ft. Stella Cherry
• (1) 5-6 ft. Elberta Peach
• (1) 4-5 ft. Shinseiki Asian Pear

First, you’ll get the 2-in-1 Apple for two varieties on one tree. How convenient and space-saving is that? This tree will abound with fruits and flavors, from sweet and juicy to tart, pleasing all taste preferences.  

Next is the Stella Cherry—a sweet and versatile cherry tree that’s great for tighter spaces. Add its cherries to baked desserts, can them for later, or snack on them straight from the tree!

No orchard is complete without peaches, which is where the Elberta Peach comes into play. This variety is beloved for its quick growth and great taste that lends itself well to recipes of all kinds, canning, and a picked-fresh treat. It’s also resistant to insects and hardier than other peaches.

And last, but not least, the Shinseiki Asian Pear rounds this kit off. This pear shows off a gorgeous gold color, crisp, desirable texture and lower sugar juice content. It also has impressive winter hardiness as an added bonus.

Why settle for one fruit tree when you can grow four different ones? The Orchard Kit will satisfy all your fresh fruit desires!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant your fruit trees in well-drained soil in a location where it will receive full sun (at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day). Protect your trees from heavy winds by planting on the sunniest side of a building or your home. When you’re ready to plant, dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Then, place your tree and cover the roots with soil, watering occasionally as you go along to remove any air pockets. Finally, gently pat the soil down until the roots are completely covered.

2. Watering: Keep the soil around your trees moist. Generally, watering once a week by leaving a hose at the base of the tree for a couple of hours is sufficient. Once the soil around the tree has dried, water the tree again. During times of extreme heat, your tree may need additional water.

3. Pruning: 

• 2-in-1 Apple: Once your tree has become established and is starting to bear fruit, it will need some periodic, moderate pruning. Only prune the tree during times of dormancy, making sure to remove any vigorous, upright stems which are quite common in the upper portion of the tree. Weak, damaged, dead or drooping branches should also be removed.
• Stella Cherry: A year after planting your tree, prune your tree during winter. Shape the tree to encourage horizontal branch growth with space between branches. And prune once a year as necessary to remove weak, drooping branches.
• Elberta Peach: Prune the first two years to maintain an open center shape and encourage fruit production. Prune your tree in late winter or early spring using pruning shears, making your cuts at a 45-degree angle. Trim away any broken/dead branches and any that are criss-crossing by making your cut right below the dead wood.
• Shinseiki Asian Pear: When pruning, it’s important to trim the pear tree’s central leader to promote an upright position. If there are any competing branches present, remove them so that multiple leaders do not form. Maintain the tree’s natural shape by pruning large, lateral branches. Dead, dying or wilted branches should always be removed to help the pear tree focus its energy on growing healthy and producing an abundance of fruit.