Managing Vegetation Around Fruit Trees

Authors

Teryl Roper, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

11-16-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

3

Abstract

Fruit trees thrive along the Wasatch Front and in many other locations in Utah. Backyard fruit trees are very common in Utah, and producers quickly become attuned to insect and disease pests that can swiftly spoil substantial amounts of fruit. They are typically less aware of the detrimental effect of competing vegetation around fruit trees. This fact sheet describes the nature of vegetation competition and proposes management strategies to reduce or eliminate competition.

Recommended Citation

Roper, Teryl, "Managing Vegetation Around Fruit Trees" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2243.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2243