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When cultivating a fruit tree, selecting the appropriate location in which to plant the tree is of the utmost significance. One of the things that you need to take into consideration is how close it is to a building, an electric line, a sidewalk, or anything else that could potentially hinder its growth. After a fruit tree has been planted in the ground, there is a very small chance that it will survive if it is dug up and transplanted to a different location. Because of this, you should make it a point to always be certain that you are aware of the size of the fruit tree you have (dwarf, semi-dwarf, or standard) as well as how big it will become when it matures. For optimal growth, dwarf trees require a space that is eight feet in diameter. Some varieties of semi-dwarf fruit trees can reach a width of fifteen feet. The typical width of a mature fruit tree can reach up to thirty feet. Always remember to prune your fruit tree(s) at least once per year in order to maintain the size of the tree(s) at a level that is optimal for you. When planting a fruit tree, there is a second thing that you need to think about, and that is whether or not the tree will get the amount of sunlight that it requires to live. You also need to make sure that it does not get an excessive amount of sunlight. Your tree won't make it if it doesn't get the ideal amount of sun exposure each day. Make sure that you do not plant it in a location where it will be shaded from the sunlight by anything. Check to see that the item in question is not being subjected to direct sunlight at all times of the day and night. Both of these things have the potential to kill the tree. When selecting a location for your tree, one of the most important considerations you need to make is whether or not the location will be convenient for watering, harvesting, and pruning. If you want to plant a fruit tree, you should avoid doing so in a location that is too close to either your house or your fence. Any one of these things has the potential to make harvesting and pruning more difficult for you. If your tree grows so large that it topples over your fence, some of its fruit may fall into your neighbor's yard. While this may seem like a kind gesture, it is likely that some people will find it offensive. You should also make certain that you plant your tree in a location that will make it simple to water it; if you already have a sprinkler system in your yard, you could put your tree in a location where the sprinkler could reach it. If you do not already have a sprinkler system, you should position the tree so that it is within reach of the hose in order to adequately water it. If you want to plant a fruit tree in your yard, one of the most essential considerations you need to make is whether or not the soil in your yard is conducive to the growth of fruit trees. You have to make certain that it possesses an adequate amount of nutrients, that it possesses an adequate amount of moisture, that there is proper water drainage so that your tree does not drown, and that it possesses the appropriate texture. If your soil does not possess these characteristics, your tree will not grow very well and will not produce fruit of high quality. You always have the option of modifying your soil to make it more conducive to the growth of your tree. Taking a sample of the soil and bringing it to a laboratory are both good ways to figure out what kind of soil you have on your property. Even though it is pricey, they can analyze it to determine which nutrients it is particularly rich in. You won't have to wait more than a couple of days to get the results. You can get fertilizer tailored to what your soil is most deficient in by going to your neighborhood nursery or any other store that sells gardening supplies. This will allow you to remedy the nutrient deficiency in your soil. After you have ensured that each of these aspects is in order, you will at long last be able to select the type of fruit tree that you want and then get ready to plant it. Remember the location you have chosen for your tree before you go shopping for it, and then select the variety of trees that will thrive there the most. The worst thing that could possibly occur is investing time and resources into the growth of a tree, only to find out that you need to cut it down because your planning was inadequate.