Roots to Grow By

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Tree to Table and Bush to Bowl cont.:

Here are the fruit tree and fruit bush varieties that Woodley's has ordered. If you have any additional questions please give us a call and we'll be happy to answer them.

Remember many fruits need two different varieties to pollinate and even for the fruits that don't you will have a heavier yield if you have more than one variety.

Apples:

Apples need a pollinator, use two different varities or use a crabapple to pollinate.

Gala:

Harvest: Midfall

Size: 8' - 10' tall and 5' - 6' wide in 10 years

One of the best eating apples. Good for cooking and eating

with a sweet and tart flavor.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch)

Granny Smith:

Harvest: Midfall

Size: 9' - 12' tall and 10' wide in 10 years

Large apples with unique green skin and a fresh tart flavor. Excellent for fresh fruit, wine and juice

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Honey Crisp:

Harvest: Early Fall

Size: 8' - 10' tall and 5' - 6' wide in 10 years

Exceptionally juicy and crisp texture and sweet well-balanced taste. Excellent for eating fresh, in pies applesauce and apple crisp.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil, will not tolerate standing water.

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Jonathan:

Harvest: Midfall

Size: 8' - 10' tall and 5' - 6' wide in 10 years

Flesh is sweet, crisp and juicy. Use in desserts or cooking. Produces fruit in 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Irmo)

Winesap:

Harvest: Late Fall

Size: 8' - 10' tall and 5' - 6' wide in 10 years

Flesh is firm yellow crisp and tangy.

Produces fruit in 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Irmo)

Blackberries:

No pollinator needed but typically each plant will produce more fruit if you have more than one.

Apache:

Harvest: Early Summer

Size: 4' - 5' at maturity

THORNLESS Fruit is firm, sweet and typically larger than other Blackberries.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Arapaho:

Harvest: Early Summer

Size: 4' - 5' at maturity

THORNLESS Fruit has excellent flavor and is also typically larger than other Blackberries.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Triple Crown :

Harvest: Midy Summer

Size: 4' - 5' at maturity

THORNLESS Fruit is super juicy and typically larger than other Blackberries.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Irmo)

Blueberries:

Blueberries need a pollinator, use two different varities. All of these varieties were chosen because they do well in our area. All have the same growing information so take your pick, just remember to pick two!

Blueberry varieties that Woodley's carries in general...

Heavy producers, great for residential growers and beautiful fall foliage. Eat them right off the bush, we bet they won't all make it back to the bowl!

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil with high organic matter.

Climax:

Newer variety of the Rabbiteye blueberry. Early ripening, most of the fruit ripens in a short amount of time.

Premier:

A MUST for blueberry planting. Heat and Humidity tolerant. Vigorous and productive

Tifblue:

Should be the dominant variety in a planting. Fruits are large, light blue and ripen late in the season.

Woodard

Another must for planting, high yield, early ripening.

Figs:

No pollinator needed but will typically produce more fruit if you have more than one.

Black Mission:

Harvest: Late Summer and Early Fall

Medium - Large pear shaped fruit, considered one of the best all around fig trees. Fruit is firm with a sweet flavor

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Brown Turkey:

Harvest: Early Summer and again Early Fall

Old time tried and true. Great for canning whole and grows well in containers. Fruit is VERY tasty.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Grapes:

No pollinator needed but typically each vine will produce more fruit if you have more than one.

Catawba:

Harvest: Early Fall

Fruit is red, sweet, slip-skin (skin easily removed from the flesh). Use in wines, juices, jams and jellies.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Irmo)

Concord:

Harvest: Early Fall

Fruit is blue-black slip-skin (skin easily removed from the flesh) and a vigorous, hardy grower.

Does this sound familiar a lot of juice companies say they use this grape. This fruit is not usually found for sale in stores. Great for jellies and juice.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Irmo)

Mars Seedless :

Harvest: Early Summer

Fruit is large, blueand SEEDLESS. Taste similar to a Concord and is great to eat right of the vine.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Irmo)

Muscadines:

No pollinator needed but typically each vine will produce more fruit if you have more than one.

Noble:

Harvest: Mid Fall

Fruit is red and is an excellent wine grape.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch)

Kiwi:

Kiwi needs a pollinator, we've made it easy and ordered the two that "go to together", so just make sure you have at least one of each.

Anna:

Harvest: Late Summer

Needs a male pollinator, Meader Male.

Fruit is red blushed large tangy and sweet- a flavorful combination.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Meader Male:

Grown only to pollinate the female kiwi 'Anna'. Must have this plant if you want kiwi.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Peach:

No pollinator needed but typically each tree will produce more fruit if you have more than one.

- Belle of Georgia

Harvest: Midsummer

Size: 12' tall and 10' - 15' wide in 10 years

Large, yellow freestone peach, blush red when ripe.

Grow in Full Sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Edible fruit 2nd oe 3rd year after planting.

Excellent for fresh fruit, jams, canning, cooking and freezing.

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

- Red Haven

Harvest: Late Summer

Size: 12' - 15' tall and 6' - 8' wide in 10 years.

Red and golden yellow freestone

One of the finest early peaches. Red and golden yellow freestone. Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Used for baking, canning, cooking, fresh, freezing and preserves.

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

- Elberta

Harvest: Early Fall

Size: 8' - 10' tall and 12' - 15' wide in 10 years

Popular large, golden yellow freestone peach flushed with red. Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Firm juicy flesh, Great for baking, canning, cooking, fresh eating, freezing, in pies and preserves.

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil

(Available at Irmo)

Pear:

Pears need a pollinator, use two different varities. Grow in full sun for optimum growth and fruit production.

- Asian

Harvest: Late Summer

Size: 8' - 15' tall and 6' - 8' wide in 10 years

Often called "Apple pear", because of it's round shape. Crispy, juicy, sweet and sometimes tart fruit.

Need to pollinate with another Asian pear because of the bloom times. Highly disease resistant.

Perfect for small yards.

Prefers moist, well-drained, soil

(Available at Two Notch)

- Ayers

Harvest: Late Summer

Size: 12' - 15' tall and 6' - 8' wide in 10 years

High quality, medium size, yellow pears with a red blush.

Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Excellent dessert quality, great for fresh fruit, cooking canning and baking.

Prefers moist, well-drained, soil

(Available at Irmo)

- Bartlett

Harvest: Early Fall

Size: 12' - 15' tall and 6' - 8' wide in 10 years

Very popular high quality, large yellow fruit. Vigorous grower. Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Flesh is buttery, juicy, highly flavored. Excellent for fresh fruit and canning.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

- Kieffer

Harvest: Late Fall

Size: 12' - 15' tall and 8' - 10' wide in 10 years

Abundant, large, greenish yellow pear with red blush.

Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Coarse, crisp, juicy white flesh

Used in canning, jams and jellys.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch)

- Moonglow

Harvest: Late Summer

Size: 12' - 15' tall and 6' - 8' wide in 10 years

Yellow pears with red blush. Strong polinator

Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Soft flesh, mild flavor, moderately juicy and nearly free of grit.

Excellent fresh fruit and canning.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch)

Pecan:

Here is a list of our Pecan varieties. These are all available at our Two Notch store.

- Cape Fear

- Choctaw

- Desirable

- Elliott

- Mahan

- Stuart

Plum:

Pears need a pollinator, use two different varities. Grow in full sun for optimum growth and fruit production.

- Bruce

Harvest: Early Summer

Size: 12' tall and 12' wide in 10 years

Semi-dwarf Japanese variety, large red plums.

Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Delicious red flesh, excellent fresh fruit

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch)

- Burbank

Harvest: Mid to Late Summer

Size: 12' tall and 12' wide in 10 years

Beautiful crimson-red plums

Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Firm, sweet aromatic, juicy uniquely flavored yellow flesh, semi freestone.

Excellent fresh fruit

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

- Methley

Harvest: Early to Mid Summer

Size: 12' tall and 12' wide in 10 years

Reddish-purple plums

Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Amber flesh tinged red, excellent juicy, sweet, delicious mild flavor. Excellent for fresh fruit.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

(Available at Irmo)

- Santa Rosa

Harvest: Mid Summer

Size: 12' tall and 12' wide in 10 years

Large, round deep reddsih-purple fruit.

Edible fruit 2nd or 3rd year after planting.

Firm, amber flesh to dark, red near skin rich pleasing tart flavor, juicy and delicious.

Prefers moist, well-drained, soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Raspberry:

No pollinator needed but will typically produce more fruit if you have more than one.

- Red Latham

Harvest: Early Summer

Light red fruit,

Excellent flavor, old time favorite

Prefers moist, well-drained, soil

(Available at Two Notch and Irmo)

Landscape Maintenance:

January/February

In case of Freezing Weather:

ALL Trees, Shrubs and Perennials need to be watered WELL before the freeze. Also, allow ice melt naturally to avoid further damage.

General:
- All plants except perennials should be mulched to prevent root damage,

which may occur during a severe freeze.

- Allow ice to melt naturally to avoid further damage.

- Sharpen garden hand tools.

Flowers/Perennials:
- Mulch perennials lightly to help protect them, but take care not to

smother them (Pine straw works well).

- Keep pansies deadheaded

- Apply blood meal or pansy food to pansies for increased bloom.

Fertilize once a month. Water afterwards, do not overwater pansies.

Trees & Shrubs:
- Prune Summer flowering Trees (ie: Crape Myrtles, come in for a demonstration and instructions) & Shrubs (Buddleia, Ornamental Grasses to 6" - 8"). Also prune other evergreen/deciduous trees & shrubs;

CAUTION: DO NOT prune Spring Flowering shrubs (ie Azaleas, Forsythia).

- Transplant any small trees and/or shrubs.

- Cut out crossing and dead branches.

Lawns:

- Water during prolonged dry spells

- Apply Pre-emergent herbicide on turf and beds to control Spring weeds.

- Apply a pesticide/scalecide Dormant Oil on plants that have scale;

Dormant Oil should be applied before leaf & flower buds start to expand & the air temperature are above 45 degrees but below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

March

General:
- Change oil in lawn mower & sharpen the blades.

- Many pesticides kill all insects, including beneficial ones. Handpick pests, when possible & drop into soapy water.

Flowers/Perennials:
- As Perennials & bulbs emerge top dress with Mushroom compost or Erth food & Ferti-lome Gardener's Special.

- Divide clumps of Summer & Fall blooming perennials.

Trees & Shrubs:
- Spread Systemic Granulars around ALL evergreens and azaleas for pest problems.

- Apply Triple Action Plus for Azalea lacebugs and/or Gardenia whiteflies. Make sure the chemical is applied to the underside of the foliage where the insect is attached.

Lawns:

- Remove excess thatch from turf (except Centipede) area by vigorously raking then mow at the recommended cutting height (Bermuda: 3/4" - 1 1/4" and Centipede: 1" - 1 1/2").

- Top dress lawns with Mushroom compost or Erth Food to add organics ot the soil.

- Aerate every 3-5 years to reduce soil compaction.

April

General:
- Treat for mole crickets at the end of April with Acephate or Bug Blaster. Treat in the evening after a rain or a light watering of your lawn.

- Incorporate herbs into your flower beds.

- Plant Summer veggies when soil temperature reaches 70 degrees.

Flowers/Perennials:
- Mark bulbs with plant markers or decorative stones before they disappear- this will help locate bulbs when digging in the area.

- Plant Summer & Fall blooming perennials.

Trees & Shrubs:
- Fertilize Azaleas, Camellias immediately after blooming with Ferti-lome Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Fertilizer or Gardener's Special.

- When planting trees, shrubs & perennials use Mushroom Compost in sand (Clay Buster in clay) and Super Phosphate. Water-in well with Root Stimulator 1x a week for 4 weeks to stimulate feeder roots.

Lawns:

- When your entire lawn turns green again, mow & then apply your 1st application of fertilizer. Ferti-lome Lawn Food plus Iron (28-0-4) for Bermuda, Zoysia and St. Augustine. Use Classic Lawn Food (16-0-8) for Centipede lawns. Water in after application.

- Mowing should start on a regular basis about 2 weeks after fertilizer has been applied. Established lawns require 1" of water per week. Get a rain gauge to check rain fall and irrigation output.

- Use Weed-Out for broadleaf weeds and Image for grassy weeds in all turfs.

Use Atrazine in Centipede and St. Augustine ONLY.

Water turf 24 hours prior to spraying chemicals.

May

General:
- DO NOT compost diseased or insect-infested plants or leaves. This can spread disease.

- FERTILIZE EVERYTHING with Gardener's Special for anything that blooms, berries or is evergreen.

- To push growth in all trees, conifers and your privacy hedge use Ferti-lome Tree & Shrub Food.

-Use Safer Insect Killing Soap to kill adult squash bugs in the garden. It's organic and can be used up to harvest.

-Plants are like people they need nourishment!

Flowers/Perennials:
- Mulch newly planted annuals & perennials to help retain moisture.

- Wait until bulb foliage turns brown before removing it.

Trees & Shrubs:
- Check for insects and spray accordingly. Treat Dogwoods, Pines, Flowering Cherries, Palms and other soft wood trees with Bayer Tree & Shrub spray to prevent borer damage..

Lawns:

- Apply Bug Blaster to eradicate turf insects such as grubs, spittlebugs and cinch bugs (12 lbs per 4,000 sf). Apply in the evening after a rain or light watering of the lawn. Water in afterwards.

- Remove excess thatch from centipede with vigorous raking.

June

General:
- Pick off Japanese beetles. Discard them in a bucket of soapy water, for bad infestations spray with Liquid Seven.

- Check for pests and disease often and treat early, our Garden Pharmacy has what you need.

- Don't let weeds go to seeds, using Kilz-All during dry/hot periods can minimize weeds in natural areas. After yellowing appears on weeds, mulch the area heavily. DO NOT use during windy conditions.

Flowers/Perennials:
- Plant Fall blooming bulbs.

- Lightly fertilize roses and annuals as needed using Slow release Gardener's Special.

- June through October remove old blooms from perennials, annuals and Crape Myrtles to encourage new blooms.

Trees & Shrubs:
- Fertilize Gardeninas after they bloom using Slow release Gardener's Special.

- Lightly prune evergreens to shape.

Lawns:

- Moving height in inches for turf:

Bermuda & Zoysia: .5 - 1.5

Centipede: 1 - 1.5

St. Augustine: 2 - 3

Add an inch in shady areas.

- Treat for mole crickets again using Acephate.

-Reapply Hi-Yield Turf & Ornamental to control weed seeds in lawns and beds .

July

General:
-Maintain a regular watering schedule' 1" per week on established lawns and gardens.

-Harvest herbs early in the day, cut stems to encourage branching.

Flowers/Perennials:
-Avoid fertilizing plants when stressed by heat & drought.

-Continue slug patrol; use Sluggo- You'll be amazed!

Trees & Shrubs:
-Check for aphids on trees & shrubs especially Crape Myrtles. Treat with Ferti-lome Triple Action to remove aphids which contribute to sooty mildew. Do NOT apply if temperature is above 90 degrees at time of spraying.

Lawns:

- Fertilize all alwn types with ClassicLawn Food (16-0-8).

- Treat for Mole Crickets again using Acephate or Bug Blaster. Treat in the evening and after a rain or light watering of the lawn.

-Water early in the morning, 1" per week.

Lawn diseases are more prevalent when the grass stays wet for long periods.

August

General:
-WATER!!! Make sure everything receives an inch a week.

-Start thinking about Spring bulbs to plant in the Fall.

-Test lawns for Mole Crickets by pouring warm, soapy water on the lawn. (3 Tbsp of dish detergent in 3 gal. warm water).

If Mole Crickets surface, treat with Bug Blaster or Acephate in early August.

Flowers/Perennials:
-Continue to dead head.

- Scout the garden often when plants are stressed by insects, heat or drought they are most vulnerable.

- June through October remove old blooms from perennials, annuals and Crape Myrtles to encourage new blooms.

Trees & Shrubs:
-Evaluate landscapeand plan what you might want to plant in the Fall.

- Brown tips on junipers may indicate Spider mites.

Lawns:

- Do not mow when lawn is under stress from heat and/or drought or is wet.

-If grass is struggling, cut and pry-up a section to look for white grubs. IF you find fewer than 10 per square foot, look for other causes.

September

General:
- Shop for Spring flowering bulbs, but do not plant yet; store in a cool, dry location.

- Take a soil sample when soil is moist not wet. Dig cores of soil from several areas in the lawn; mix together, take one pint to Clemson Extension Service for evaluation.

- This is a fantastic time to get a Landscape plan done. Fall is THE BEST time to plant trees and shrubs. Woodley's offers on-site Landscape plans.

Flowers/Perennials:
- Plant mums for Fall color.

-Divide Spring blooming perennials in the Fall.

Trees & Shrubs:
- Beds for new shrubs and trees can be prepared now.

- Berry producing ornamentals will drop fruit if not watered well.

Lawns:

- Use Pre-emergent herbicide on turf area to control Fall/Winter weeds. Hi-Yield Turf & Ornamental should be used on Centipede, Bermuda, Zoysia & St. Augustine prior to weed germination.

-Broadcast fire ant bait when ants are foraging. Wait 7-10 days and then treat problem mounds.

October

General:
- Treat trees, shrubs, perennials and lawns with Ferti-lome Winterizer.

- Water if weather is dry - just because it's cooler doesn't mean it is wetter.

Flowers/Perennials:
- Get houseplants ready to come indoors; spray with Insceticidal soap to keep out unwanted houseguests (insects).

- Divide and transplant Spring perennials.

Trees & Shrubs:
- Plant trees and shrubs NOW! Cooler temperatures will make it less stressful for plants to establish.

- Transplant evergreens, making sure roots are kept moist.

Lawns:

- Apply Winterizer fertilizer to established lawns, trees and shrubs.

- Water warm season grasses until they go dormant.

November

General:
- Re-apply mulch to protect roots (wait until all leaves have fallen).

- All new plantings need up to 1" of water per week - adequate moisture helps plants withstand cold.

Flowers/Perennials:
- Plant Spring bulbs and fertilize with Bulb booster.

Trees & Shrubs:
-Continue to plant trees, shrubs and evergreens.

- Check Camellias for scale, apply Hoticultural Oil if present; read directions- very important.

Lawns:

- Keep leaves and pine needles raked off the lawn area.

- Treat of pull broadleaf weeds as they come up.

December

In case of Freezing Weather:

ALL Trees, Shrubs and Perennials need to be watered WELL before the freeze. Also, allow ice melt naturally to avoid further damage.

General:
- Water shrubs & turf throughly before a severe freeze to prevent damage.

- Finish planting Spring bulbs.

-Make sure beds are mulched.

Flowers/Perennials:
-- Cut back perennials, except those with hollow stems like lantana and salvia.

Trees & Shrubs:
-- Continue to plant trees, shrubs & evergreens.

- Remove dead wood.

Lawns:

- Collect soil for soil testing. Take a soil sample when soil is moist, not wet. Dig cores of soil from several areas in the lawn; mix together, take one pint to Clemson Extension Service for evaluation.

- Apply lime if indicated by soil analysis.