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Emneth Early Apple tree

Owner: Ute

Location:  Kilfenora, CLARE, Ireland

Age of this tree:2024 years
Rootstock:MM106
Soil:Grey-brown podzolic 
Climate at this location:Cool temperate, sheltered east side of drumlin
Pruning:Yes
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Heavy crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated

Owner's comments

Planted in 2002. First light crop in 2007, heavy crops yearly since then. A great early cropper, large fruit. No disease trouble at all. Crows don't go for the apples since they stay greenish-yellow until ripe. Tree is in grassland. Base is mulched. Bowing under the 2010 crop.