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Clausen NurseryServing Southern California for over 85 years

Edwin Stromburg

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1950 Edwin Stromberg

In 1930 the Stromberg Nursery was established by Edwin Stromberg. At that time the Avocado boom was just getting started.

Edwin Stromberg

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Fruit Trees for Southern California

Edwin Stromberg was dedicated to cultivating strands of trees that would be adapted specifically for the Southern California landscape. He was instrumental in putting in many groves in the area. He would strike up a deal with a rancher that wanted to put in a grove. He would used the property for Nursery stock for 5 years, put in a watering system and after the 5 years the rancher would have a mature, fruit baring grove that has been taken care of for 5 years at no cost to him. What a deal.

Mr. and Mrs. Stromberg

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What a cute couple

 Mr. and Mrs. Stromberg had a daughter and when she married they wanted to keep her close by so they offered Alvin Clausen, her new husband, a part in the business and when the time came they gave it to him and then the name changed to Clausen Nursery.

 
 
 
 

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When watering the tree, it is best to soak the soil well, then allow it to dry out somewhat before watering again. Of course, like most plants, you don't want the tree to get too dry! The rule of thumb for mature trees is about 20 gallons of water a day during the irrigation season. Seedling will require quite a bit less than that, of course.

At planting the trees can hold about 2 gallons of water in their rooted volume. Depending on the weather, they might use 1 gallon of water a day along the coast. Typically the trees need to be watered 2-3 times a week. As the roots reach out into the bulk soil, more water can be applied and frequency of watering diminishes to about 1 time per week by the end of a year. Check the soil before watering, to make sure it has dried somewhat. If the soil from around the roots can still hold the impression of the hand when squeezed, it still has enough water.

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Specializing in Citrus & Fruit Trees Since 1930

3132 Blackwell Drive
Vista, CA 92084

(760) 724-3143

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
Sat 8am-4pm
Closed Sunday