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Fruit Tree Spacing Calculator

Calculate optimal fruit tree spacing and layout based on rootstock, type, and available space.

Inputs

ft

Results

In-Row Spacing

14 ft

≈ 3 adult heights

Total Trees

6

Between-Row Spacing21 ft
Trees per Row3
Mature Canopy Diameter15 ft
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Rootstock Type, Tree Type, and Desired Rows.
  2. Set Available Width.
  3. Review In-Row Spacing (ft) and Total Trees.
  4. Use Between-Row Spacing (ft) and Trees per Row to inform your decision.
  5. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

What each input means

Rootstock Type
1=Dwarf (8-10 ft), 2=Semi-Dwarf (12-16 ft), 3=Standard (18-25 ft).
Tree Type
1=Apple, 2=Pear, 3=Peach, 4=Cherry, 5=Plum.
Desired Rows
Number of rows you want to plant.
Available Width
Total width available for planting in feet.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Rootstock Type = 2, Tree Type = 1, Desired Rows = 3, Available Width = 50 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate In-Row Spacing
    In-Row Spacing
    14 = 14
  3. Calculate Total Trees
    Total Trees
    6 = 6
  4. Calculate Between-Row Spacing
    Between-Row Spacing
    21 = 21
  5. Calculate Trees per Row
    Trees per Row
    3 = 3

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