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Peach tree with ripe fruit

Fruit Tree Q&A, Part I

Now that fruit trees are starting to produce fruit, we're getting questions. Our garden gurus have some advice for fruit tree growers in our area. Part I of our Fruit Tree Q&A series answers customer questions about pests and disease. 
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Aphids on a plant

An Ounce of Prevention

Spring is here, the weather is warming up in the garden, and that means we’re seeing a lot more activity among our plants—both good and not so good. Many of you have contacted us with questions about what’s going on in your garden, so we’ve pulled together answers to some common questions about pest and disease problems, along with recommended treatments.  

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Cherries ripening on the tree

Fruit Tree Varieties

Check out our list of fruit trees. At the peak of the season, we have traditional favorites and multi-grafted varieties. Bareroot fruit trees arrive mid December of each year, then leafed out trees continue to roll in throughout the growing season.

Selection may vary by location.

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Espalier Pear Tree

Espalier 101

Espalier is a French word meaning trellis. In the garden, espalier is a method used to train a tree or shrub so trunks and branches grow on one plane.

Read on for tips to grow your own espalier fruit tree or shrub. 
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Lemons ripe on a tree

Tips For Growing Citrus

There is sweet satisfaction in growing your own fruit, experimenting with new varieties, and sharing with family and friends. Citrus are a great choice for the Sacramento region—easy to grow with light maintenance—and Green Acres Nursery & Supply offers over 30 varieties. Read on for a few tips about growing citrus. 
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Apples ripening on the tree

Antique Apple Varieties

These apples are unique in their own way—from size, shape, color and flavor—each has stood the test of time, some developed as early as the 1600s. Add one of these tasty options to your backyard orchard before they're gone!
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Illustration of where to score a pulp pot

Planting Pulp Pots

We pot our bareroot fruit trees and roses in fiber pots to protect the roots from breaking, to keep them from drying out, and to make it easier for you to plant. Just score the pot and plant it right into your prepped soil using eight simple steps.
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Fruit Sleeves on Display at Sacramento Location

Fruit Sleeve Varieties

Take a look at all of the varieties of fruit trees and shrubs we have available in 4" sleeves. Selection may vary by location as the season rolls on.
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