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Orleans Reinette Apple tree

Owner: Andrew

Location:  Eastleigh, HAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:M106
Soil:London Clay 
Climate at this location:Mild- near South Coast/ Southampton
Pruning:yes
Tree form:Bush (wider at top than bottom)
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Light crops
Growth:This tree grows fairly well here
Herbicides:Chemical treatments
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:Codling moth, bitter pip, brown rot

Owner's comments

Use a grease band. First crop of about 6 apples in 2009. Very tasty About 30 small apples 2010 About 30 small apples 2011 About 20 small grubby apples in 2012 -disappointing.