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Sunset Apple tree

Owner: Dan

Location:  Killarney, CO KERRY, Ireland

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:mm106
Soil:gravelly loam 
Climate at this location:mild, damp
Pruning:yes
Tree form:Bush (wider at top than bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Heavy crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:blackbirds and crows

Season records for this tree

  • 2012

    Harvest: 3rd week September
    Best ever crop on this variety - thinned early to two per truss.