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Planting: Trees and Fruit-Bearing Trees
Planting: Trees and Fruit-Bearing Trees
TREES AND
FRUIT-BEARING
TREES
Factors to Consider in Planting
Trees and Fruit-bearing Trees:
Planting trees requires careful
study of various factors to ensure
its proper adaptability and growth.
Important factors in planting trees
and fruit-bearing trees are to be
considered to achieve success in
this industry.
Climate - the most
important factor
affecting the growth of
trees. It has been
observed that different
varieties of trees grow
best in certain climatic
conditions.
Temperature - the
degree of coldness
and hotness of the
atmosphere at certain
period of time.
Sunlight - the
main energy
provider in the
process of food
manufacture in the
Rainfall - is very
important in the growth
of all kinds of trees, it
must be controlled so as
not to flood and drown
the growing trees with
Soil - provides nutrients in plants and
contains mineral elements necessary
for normal plant growth and
development of the trees.
Mineral Soil - composed of
inorganic substances with varying
amounts of decaying organic matter.
Organic Soil - is formed
from partly decayed plant materials.
Fertilizers - are added to soil to
increase it productivity.
Organic fertilizers -
come from compost of decayed fruit
and vegetables peelings, animal
manures, and food washing.
Inorganic fertilizers -
are made up of synthetic materials
and are substitute for organic
fertilizers.
SOURCES OF
FRUIT
BEARING
TREES
Top 20 Best Fruits Native in the
Philippines That Are Particularly
Abundant
-Dalanghita is a species
of Citrus
-It is widely cultivated in
the Philippines
-Major producers: Nueva
Vizcaya, Quezon,Aurora
16.) Coconut
-Coconut is known as the tree of life
-It bears healthy and delicious fruit
Philippines is the largest producer of
coconut in the world.
-It is grown anywhere else in the
country
-Major producers, Aurora, Quezon,
Pangasinan,Visayas and Mindanao
17.) Banana
-Banana is one of the healthiest fruits
-It is very rich in potassium
-It is regarded as a complete food
-It is one of the country’s leading
export products
-It is available in different colors such
as yellow, red, purple
-Major producers: Quirino, Isabela,
18.) Kalamansi
-Kalamansi is Citrofortunella
microcarpa
-It is also known
as Calamondin
-This vitamin C rich citrus is
grown nationwide
19.) Guyabano
or Annona muricata
-It is one of the most delectable
Philippine fruits
-It was introduced in the country
during the Spanish regime
-It can be found in the different parts
of the Philippines
20.) Bayabas
-Guavas were among the most
abundant fruit in the country
-Thousands of guava trees were
cut-down in the past years for
rice planting
-Guavas are vitamin C rich fruit
-It is grown in the entire