Fruit trees need exposure to direct sun in order to bear and ripen good crops. Fruit trees should not be planted in low areas. Cold air will flow into low areas making them more subject to frost when the trees are in bloom. Trees grown on hill tops will be less likely to suffer frost injury. Good air circulation helps control diseases because the foliage dries off quickly in the morning when there is a lot of dew.
Tree fruits require a deep well drained soil that holds moisture.
They will not grow well where a poor subsoil is near the surface. Moisture retention can be improved by incorporating organic matter. Planting The best time to plant fruit trees is early spring. Plant the trees as soon as they arrive from the nursery. If planting is delayed the tree can be heeled in.