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At this time we only have it in a PDF download. Please click below to open it. An html version will be available soon. You can also get a copy by stopping in at the Nursery. If there is a variety you really want, it is best to reserve it by calling us at (530) 626-3494. Some trees go really fast!

 
Bareroot List Printable PDF Version
How to reserve your trees.
Buying Guide: What to know before buying bareroot plants
Buying Guide PDF Version
 
 
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How to Reserve Your Bareroot Order

There are two ways you can reserve your bareroot order:

1) Place an order over the phone. Call us at (530) 626-3494 and tell us you want to place a bareroot order. We will take the necessary information along with a small deposit (the deposit must be placed to reserve your order). We can take your credit card info over the phone. Once your order comes in (between late November through January, depening on what you ordered), we will call you to pick up your items.

2) Come into the Nursery. We will take the necessary information along with a small deposit (the deposit must be placed to reserve your order). Once your order comes in (between late November through January, depening on what you ordered), we will call you to pick up your items.

Sorry, at this time, we do not accept orders over the web. We also do not ship orders, so if you plan to reserve anything, be sure you can pick it up in Placerville!

BUYING BAREROOT PLANTS

Benefits:

  • Success: buying and planting a bareroot plant gives it the best possible chance of acclimating to the soil and the planting conditions.
  • Rootstock: most of our fruit trees are grafted onto rootstocks specifically designed for El Dorado County. They tolerate clay soil better than others and are early bearing, so you have a better chance of getting the best fruit earlier, and a healthy tree.  
  • Cost: it is cheaper to buy plants in bareroot form versus potted.

What to consider before purchasing:

  • Do you have deer?  If so, you have options.  You can fence the individual plants, or a whole area.  You can purchase plants that are tall already, so they will outgrow the deer’s reach.  You also can use repellants, such as Liquid Fence, or a “Scarecrow” sprinkler to keep the critters at bay.  The deer factor may determine if you’d like us to prune your bareroot plants or not. Read our handout on “Backyard Orchard Culture” for planting ideas.  
  • How will your new plants be watered?  Obviously, irrigation is necessary for your plants to survive, especially during the summer months. Before you plant, consider how they will be watered. Drip?  Hose?  Fire hydrant? Be sure to read our irrigation handouts for tips.
  • Do you need a pollenizer to get the best fruit set? Some fruit trees need another variety to produce fruit, or will produce better fruit if another variety is present. The tree tag or the attached list will tell you, or ask us.
  • How wide will my trees get?  They will get as wide as you let them get tall. You have control over the size.
  • Does the planting hole drain well?  Good drainage is essential for your plants, especially fruit trees. To see if you have adequate drainage, fill the planting hole with water.  It should drain within 12 hours.  If not, move the location, or mound up soil to create drainage.

 Items to Ensure Success with Your Bareroot Plants:

  • Triple super phosphate (0-45-0) or Fish Bone Meal.  Our soil lacks this essential mineral. Generally, one pound per tree, or ½ pound per berry bush. 
  • Soil amendment, such as Soil Building Compost or Kellogg’s Amend
  • Gopher baskets
  • Tree stakes and tie tape
HAPPY PLANTING!

Buying Guide PDF Version