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James Grieve Apple tree

Owner: Jock

Location:  Stonehaven, ABERDEENSHIRE, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:m26
Soil:stone loam 
Climate at this location:maritime
Pruning:yearly trim only
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Heavy crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Organic treatments
Local pests:none

Owner's comments

We get a lot of apples from this tree. The fruit is sharp and very refreshing. We will start harvesting this one for juice and perhaps as part of a cider mix.