Hi, does anyone know of a good place to buy apple and pear whips near Portland, OR? I am trying to espalier two apples and two pears but none of my local nurseries sell trees that young. I would be happily drive an hour or even further if I could find a good supplier who would be willing to sell me just two of each kind of fruit.
Thanks!
You might try http://www.fruit-tree.com I think it is, a nursery in the region near Hillsboro; think it's Marc Camargo that owns it; he posts here on the forum. Also, possibly One Green World in Mollala; it's not in their normal catalog but they might be willing to sell you some trees a bit early! At least I know they grow all their own trees, so if they have it they could sell it to you a year or two before they normally would if they choose to. Think you need to find a commercial nursery that's willing to sell what you want, not the "finished" 3 year old tree's that you'll find at your normal retail nursery. Too bad you're just a bit too late to get a tree from the HOS's Make A Tree program; though even that would be a year away from being a whip!
Dave
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If you don't mind having them shipped or driving to Wenatchee, WA - call either C&O (509-662-7164) or Van Well (800-572-1553).
I've purchased whips from both nurseries and even though they cater to the commercial orchards, they will sell in small quantities to the general public.
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