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Laxton's Superb Apple tree

Owner: Sally

Location:  Kirriemuir, ANGUS, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 1990
Age of this tree:35 years
Tree form:Half-standard
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Biennial cropping (alternate years)
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Not sure
Pesticides:Organic treatments

Owner's comments

This tree crops erratically and is susceptible to scab. It's been on a threat of removal 3 times, but each time I tell it it is at risk, it crops well. This year will be the best crop we have ever had, with very little scab.