RE: Apples and Pears
Hey RockinChair,
You are in the Northern part of Virginia so the hot southern weather shouldn’t cause diseaseproblems. Annual pruning and fertilizing before buds appear is a winning combination. If this is for a hunting property
then plant trees in rows side-by-side or a circle as this supports pollination.
Apples and Pears are like acorns and deer can be picky eaters when
it comes to certain varieties. Talk to a local orchard to see what
apple or pear varieties deer are eating and buy that variety to plant.
Greg