07-06-2007, 07:34 AM
fruit trees --
citrus can survive with a lot of neglect once established, but baby citrus does require water. I don't know whether the rainfall there will suffice -- maybe.
Avocado trees survive here totally neglected, but again I wouldn't be so confident with a sapling, nor even with a mango.
Most if not all young fruit trees require regular deep waterings until they get a root system established. They also need fertilizer while young. Citrus is a heavy feeder.
Bananas like water, but can be tough.
Papayas -- are pretty tough.
Unless you have made arrangements for a gardener to care for your young crop trees until they are established, I would not make the investment. And your post indicates that's not an option to have a caretaker.
I would start with palms, natives, and the trees and shrubs that were mentioned.
If you plant in the late fall when temps are down and rainfall is up (say November), that would be a lot better than plunking in stuff in August and leaving it to fend for itself.
Best of luck!
A
citrus can survive with a lot of neglect once established, but baby citrus does require water. I don't know whether the rainfall there will suffice -- maybe.
Avocado trees survive here totally neglected, but again I wouldn't be so confident with a sapling, nor even with a mango.
Most if not all young fruit trees require regular deep waterings until they get a root system established. They also need fertilizer while young. Citrus is a heavy feeder.
Bananas like water, but can be tough.
Papayas -- are pretty tough.
Unless you have made arrangements for a gardener to care for your young crop trees until they are established, I would not make the investment. And your post indicates that's not an option to have a caretaker.
I would start with palms, natives, and the trees and shrubs that were mentioned.
If you plant in the late fall when temps are down and rainfall is up (say November), that would be a lot better than plunking in stuff in August and leaving it to fend for itself.
Best of luck!
A