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Do grapevines & fruit trees mix?

armlock — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:28:08 -0800

Is it ok for a grapevine to grow thru my apricot, apple & nectarine trees? Will the trees become more susceptible to fungus or will the vine wrapping itself around the bark choke the trees? The grapevine comes from my neighbor's yard but I do get quite a few grapes from it. I'd hate to have to cut it. It just sort of meanders thru the 3 trees. This is the first year that it's happened.

I live in Southern California (if my location matters for the answer)

Thank you hive mind!

Fruit Trees

Slimemonster — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 22:42:52 -0800

I've always kind of wondered this. I don't know if it's a metaphysical question, an evolution question or just a childish question, but why exactly are there fruit trees? Has anyone seen a definitive answer to this. Does it seem weird that a tree would produce fruit just so animals can come and steal it? Do fruit trees benefit from producing fruit (like I understand how the leaves come into play)? I feel like a little kid asking this, but does anyone got an answer?