I'm writing a newsletter by US regions. I believe that the SE blooms first in the US, but could be mistaken. Followed by the SW, and then South central?
Where do I look for this local data?
Thanks!
When Do Fruit Trees Bloom In The Southern U.S.?
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Answer #1 · Maple Tree's Answer · Dave-That is really a great question. It may be a difficult one also. I would think it hard to group all fruit trees blooming at one particular time of year in different areas. Some fruit trees don't do well in the southern climates as they need a good chill to produce flowers and then fruit. Much of the citrus here in Southen Calif. and Florida can bloom year round as different varieties bloom at different times of the year.
Our apples, plum, pears, etc. bloom mainly in the spring (March, April, May). I know you are envolved in increasing the population of other types of pollinating bees. I'm thinking this article has to do with their importance in the pollination of fruit at different times and locations. Some fruit trees such as apricots, figs, and some plums and peaches are self fertile while others such as apples, pears, and nuts need pollinators. I believe that most all citrus trees are self-pollinating also. Therefore your article may be concerned with only certain fruits. I felt the USDA may be of some help, but can't find a department with specific info on fruit production in specific areas.
I'm thinking you might Google fruit growers in the southern west, central, and eastern states. They may give you the information needed. You are most likely going to need some good sources for your article. Here in Southern Calif. one of our largest and well known plant growers which supplies most of the plants and fruit trees to the nurseries is Monrovia Nurseries (monrovia.com). I'm sure they can help you with answers to your questions. Another source in this area would be Rogers Gardens (rogersgardens.com) and Rainbow Garden Nursery and Landscape in Glendora Ca. (rainbowgardennursery.com-ask for Mike). Wilson Bros. Nursery in Georgia would be a great source regarding the southern states. Hopefully these sources will help for this area of the US and others will have more sources for you that will cover the other southern states.)
Our apples, plum, pears, etc. bloom mainly in the spring (March, April, May). I know you are envolved in increasing the population of other types of pollinating bees. I'm thinking this article has to do with their importance in the pollination of fruit at different times and locations. Some fruit trees such as apricots, figs, and some plums and peaches are self fertile while others such as apples, pears, and nuts need pollinators. I believe that most all citrus trees are self-pollinating also. Therefore your article may be concerned with only certain fruits. I felt the USDA may be of some help, but can't find a department with specific info on fruit production in specific areas.
I'm thinking you might Google fruit growers in the southern west, central, and eastern states. They may give you the information needed. You are most likely going to need some good sources for your article. Here in Southern Calif. one of our largest and well known plant growers which supplies most of the plants and fruit trees to the nurseries is Monrovia Nurseries (monrovia.com). I'm sure they can help you with answers to your questions. Another source in this area would be Rogers Gardens (rogersgardens.com) and Rainbow Garden Nursery and Landscape in Glendora Ca. (rainbowgardennursery.com-ask for Mike). Wilson Bros. Nursery in Georgia would be a great source regarding the southern states. Hopefully these sources will help for this area of the US and others will have more sources for you that will cover the other southern states.)
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Dave Hunter · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
John, great advice. I had to sleep on the question and woke up a bit too early with a potential solution. your response dovetails with my thoughts.
thanks!
Maple Tree · Gardenality Genius · Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F
Thanks Dave. I woke up early also (not as early as you) thinking of the importance of the work you are doing in finding alternative pollinating bees. A few of the nurseries I mentioned hold seminars and classes during the year regarding many gardening subjects. Our Master Gardener programs and these nurseries are involved with classes for the elementary schools also. I thought it might be interesting for these children to see and learn of the Mason Bees and how they to can raise them themselves. I'm assuming articles like those on Gardenality posted in the Gardening sectons of our local papers written by our county Master Gardeners would be interesting to many readers also. Are there copies of your articles and other information regarding the Mason Bees and how to raise them that teachers and other people can acquire from you? Would CrownBees.com and Bee-Mail still be their best resource and contact with you?
Dave Hunter · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
John, more people are beginning to thing along the same lines as you. I'm working with Montana on their state curriculum for 2013 junior high students. (or at least working with their writer of curriculum who will be teaching the teachers...)
I am wide open to talk with anyone wanting to teach anyone. Most product that I provide to research or schools is dealt with in wholesale pricing to assist their budgets.
My website has a media tab with a powerpoint that is built for people to teach from. notes are in the lower part of the screen for presenters to sound knowledgeable!
Bee-Mail will be one of the best avenues for instruction... I teach people when to do what monthly. :)
Dave
Maple Tree · Gardenality Genius · Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F
Thanks Dave, I'll pass this info on to all interested.
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Answer #2 · Gardenality.com's Answer · Hi Dave,
I can give you some general information for the Southeast. It's only based on my hands on experience both selling fruit trees at our nursery and garden center and growing them on my own property here in Zone 8 of mid-Georgia.
Based on the weather and how soon temperatures start to warm up (which can vary tremendously from one year to the next), and upon variety (some varieties blooming earlier than others), apples, peaches, pears, and plums can start blooming as early as late February ending sometime in April.
That being said, we're in the first week of February right now and the temps are in the 70's today. If this warm weather keeps up we could see fruit trees starting to bloom by mid-February.
Sorry I couldn't be more specific with dates, but it's almost impossible to be specific here in the Southeast where the old saying goes: "If you don't like the weather in Georgia today, wait until tomorrow."
Hope this information helps. I really appreciate what you and Crown Bees and its Bee Mail are doing:-)
Brent)
I can give you some general information for the Southeast. It's only based on my hands on experience both selling fruit trees at our nursery and garden center and growing them on my own property here in Zone 8 of mid-Georgia.
Based on the weather and how soon temperatures start to warm up (which can vary tremendously from one year to the next), and upon variety (some varieties blooming earlier than others), apples, peaches, pears, and plums can start blooming as early as late February ending sometime in April.
That being said, we're in the first week of February right now and the temps are in the 70's today. If this warm weather keeps up we could see fruit trees starting to bloom by mid-February.
Sorry I couldn't be more specific with dates, but it's almost impossible to be specific here in the Southeast where the old saying goes: "If you don't like the weather in Georgia today, wait until tomorrow."
Hope this information helps. I really appreciate what you and Crown Bees and its Bee Mail are doing:-)
Brent)
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