| A | B |
|---|
| fruit spur | small branch where fruit develops on a tree |
| scion | the top part of a graft union |
| grafting | propagation technique used with fruit trees |
| espalier | means shoulder (flat) |
| crotch | the distance between central trunk and smaller branches |
| dwarf | 7-10 feet in diameter |
| microclimates | temperature is different due to fog, frost, elevations |
| soil ph | number of hydrogen ions in the soil |
| 5-10-10 | Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium |
| self-fruitful | strawberries, grapes, raspberries, sour cherries |
| self-sterile | nuts, apples, pear, sweet cherries |
| self-fertile | produces fruit by itself |
| thinning | removing small fruit on tree |
| USDA plant zone map | zones of plant hardiness |
| overbearing | plant is producing too much fruit for its future life |
| semi-dwarf | 15-20 feet in diameter |
| standard tree | 25-35 feet in diameter |
| patented trees | trees developed by a commercial breeder |
| 5-n-1 tree | has 5 different fruits on one tree |
| osmocote | slow release fertilizer |
