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Mother Apple tree

Owner: Chris

Location:  Looe, CORNWALL, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:M27
Soil:Acid free draining 
Climate at this location:Mild and damp
Pruning:Occasional to prevent crossing branches
Tree form:Bush (wider at top than bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Light crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Not sure
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:Capsid

Owner's comments

Planted under old bramley about to be cut down, hope for better crops then, annual top dress with FYM