Lisa,
I started growing peaches from the childhood memories of the two peach trees in our yard when I was young. They were great! We moved when I was 12 to a fruitless yard. Part of BYOC is to do what works for you. Mine are 8 feet apart. Really not that close. I have since planted black currant plants between the trees. They were free, I couldn't resist. Actually only cuttings and they may not grow. If not I plan to take cuttings from my red currants I have around the yard.
I think the 4 in one hole is too much too. Although from friends I have seen photos and it looks really cool. If I did that, I could add a lot more trees. it makes me think it is more a selling point. But you know how many fruits do you need from one tree? Maybe 2 in one hole at three foot spacing would be OK. The idea to have trees that ripen at different times to supply fresh fruit all summer is an excellent idea. I have early, mid and late season cultivars myself.
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