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Discovery Apple tree

Owner: D.

Location:  Oban, ARGYLL, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about
Soil:acid? clay-loam 
Climate at this location:temperate, coastal
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Does not usually produce any fruit
Growth:This tree does not grow well here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:none

Owner's comments

struggles in poor site, flowers well, but very little fruit despite suitable pollinators nearby. sheltered site but little sunshine