[HoneysGarden]

I’ll be doing the same. PermaPastures has had great results planting nitrogen-fixers right next to the fruit trees. He used mimosa or black locust, but I’m inclined to go with redbud. I won’t be getting apple trees, as there are several large cedar trees next door, so cedar-apple rust is a real concern, but I’d like peach, pear and cherry trees.

[Squashmania]

I was so excited and looked to see if eastern redbud were nitrogen fixers, but Univ. Of PA says they aren’t. I have a ton of redbud on my property.

[Grams56]

I do follow Permapastures and had the pleasure of meeting them at Farm Where You Live festival in S.C. Mimosa trees I have had in the past and dug every single root of that tree up. They are beautiful but invasive. Thank you for all your information. I will see what the nursery has in stock next week

[Bluesky63]

I also have cedar trees close to my orchard, but the cedar-apple rust has not affected my Winesap, Arkansas Black nor the McIntosh apples. Th Granny Smith apple lost half it’s leaves from the rust but still put on a good crop.

[Grams56]

I do have cedar trees on the property. I need to learn about diseases and fruit trees. Not familiar with rust.

[Grams56]

What a wealth of info. I’m going to Local Boys Nursery in Salley. I’ve gotten blueberries and apple trees that have done great. Their prices are good too. Thank you so much.