This older apple tree is a member of a small backyard orchard in the old southwest section of Reno. The orchard consists of two apple and two pear trees. They all produce an abundance of fruit each year -- enough for all the autumn holiday feasts and a winter's worth of canning, not only for the family that tends the trees, but for all their neighbors as well. Especially this year.
When planning a backyard orchard, it's fun to choose several types of apple trees -- one or two for sweet, juicy apple-a-day snacking, at least one tart and firm for baking the Thanksgiving pies. All do well for making cider, jelly and sauce.
Apple and other fruit trees can be planted pretty much anytime the ground is workable. It's good to prepare the soil. Come in and see our selection of apple and other fruit bearing trees, and talk to us about setting up your backyard orchard.