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Howgate Wonder Apple tree

Owner: William

Location:  Cirencester, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 1970
Age of this tree:56 years
Soil:light lime over gravel 
Climate at this location:Protected from harsh weather; rarely severe.
Pruning:Autumn pruning to train shape and ensure access
Tree form:Standard
Height:Not sure
Cropping:Heavy crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:coddling moth in many fruit; occasionally some scab.

Owner's comments

Tree was originally "rescued" Woolworth's stock by manager at the time. We have known it since 1994 when it was leaning over 60degrees. Pruning has largely improved the shape. It is full of cancer, but that does not effect the fruit very much.