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Old Green Gage Gage tree

Owner: Ute

Location:  Kilfenora, CLARE, Ireland

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:St. Julien A (?)
Soil:Drained fen peat 
Climate at this location:Cool temperate, south-facing aspect of a hedge, sheltered
Pruning:No
Tree form:Bush (wider at top than bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated

Owner's comments

Planted in 2002 in south-facing position of a three-row mixed deciduous hedge. Also sheltered E and W. Vigorous growth. Flowered well in 2010 but no fruit. Late frost may be a problem in this low-lying drained fen peat plot.