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Saturn Apple tree

Owner: Peter

Location:  Haxton Salisbury, WILTSHIRE, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:M26
Soil:Light loam over chalk 
Climate at this location:Cold and windy in winter. Dry in summer
Pruning:Tree 3 year old not yet pruned. Intend to prune as a 'pyramid'
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:Unknown at this date

Owner's comments

Although only in its first year after planting, there is a flush of very nice looking apples (I hadn't the heart to 'pinch' out as recommended).

Season records for this tree

  • 2010

    Spring blossom: 15 April
    Harvest: 3rd week October
    Very mixed season with alternate very wet/very dry spells.