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Ecology

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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WHAT'S YOUR VOTE?

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Should we plant fruit trees on this land?

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Fruit trees that survive Texas weather are actually easier to find than you would think... But is it worth it?

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70%

Of students say they would help out and eat the fruit.
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TREE /BUSH

  • Almost every Apple
  • Apricots
  • Blackberry
  • Cherry, sour
  • Peaches and pears
  • Pecans
  • Plums
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All of the tree and bush planting time is January to March

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Apple Trees

  • Deep- well drained soil
  • pH of 6.5-7
  • At least 600 hours of chill time
Photo by <Fernando>
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Peach Tree

  • Deep, well-drained soil
  • pH of 6.5
  • 1,000 Chill hours
Photo by SMcGarnigle
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Blackberry bushes

  • 800 chill hours
  • Sandy soil
  • pH of ~ 6
Photo by Martin LaBar
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Pear Trees

  • Good moisture drainage soil
  • North of Corpus Christi
  • pH of 6.5
Photo by free photos & art
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Maintaining the Trees

  • NHS
  • Green Thumb Club
  • Students in Biology
Photo by dougienisbet
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PRO

  • Students willing to help out
  • Save money on fresh fruit for lunches
  • Things to do before and after school
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PRos To Planting trees

  • Reduced shipping
  • Reduced Greenhouse gas
  • Eliminate erosion
Photo by VinothChandar
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CONS

  • Trees need a lot
  • More animals around campus
  • Water usage
  • Depending on the age of the tree, they can get expensive
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WHAT'S YOUR VOTE?

Photo by Fire Engine Red

Riley Mcminimy