Orchard Trees Per Acre Calculator
Orchard plans start with spacing. Enter the distance between rows and the distance between trees, and this counts how many trees fit on an acre and on a hectare.
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How it works
Each tree takes a rectangle of ground: the row spacing times the spacing between trees. An acre is 43,560 square feet, so dividing the acre by that rectangle gives the count.
A hectare is 10,000 square meters, and the same division applies. The count is the number that fit before paths, headlands or border rows are taken out.
Worked example
Trees 15 ft apart in rows 20 ft apart give 145 trees to the acre, or 359 to the hectare.
Questions
What spacing should I use?
It depends on the tree size and the rootstock. Dwarf trees go much closer than full-size ones, so ask your nursery what its trees need.
Does this allow for paths and edges?
No. It counts the planting only. Subtract a little for a tractor lane or a border row.
Why do rows matter as much as trees?
Row spacing sets light and access. Rows that are too tight can shade the trees and make mowing and harvest hard.
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