How to save a blown over tree

How to save a blown over tree

In wet and windy weather, a fruit tree may get blown down, so that its trunk is virtually laying on the ground. Is there any way of saving a blown-over fruit tree?

Some would say that there is no way of saving a fallen fruit tree and that the only course of action is to cut up the tree for firewood.

Here at Real English Fruit we have a different mindset. We have developed a method of saving a fallen fruit tree and its fruiting capacity, enabling it to continue its life and productivity. Many people have expressed their appreciation of our capability of giving blown-over trees the chance to continue living and fruiting. While many fruit trees have a genetic heritage that is identical to that of other trees, an old, dearly-loved garden apple may well be a tree that has grown from a seed, and that therefore has a unique DNA that is well worth preserving.

The problem of blown-over trees is often caused by waterlogged soil and tree roots that are not sufficient for tree anchoring in adverse conditions. Over the years we have seen the way in which a wind-damaged fruit tree can be saved, by calculating the proportion of the root system that is still able to supply the tree and consequently remodelling the canopy.

If you have a tree in this situation, don’t hesitate to contact us (send us an email to enquiries@realenglishfruit.co.uk). We can provide advice and assistance in saving your blown-down fruit tree.