Spring blossom: 12 May Woolly aphid: Mild attack This tree's blossom is considerably delayed this year (compared to 2013) and the rest of the orchard which blossomed in early April
2013
Spring blossom: 15 May Woolly aphid: Mild attack Cold, prolonged spring so blossom came late
2012
Spring blossom: 28 April Woolly aphid: Mild attack
2011
Spring blossom: 21 April Woolly aphid: Mild attack Although affected by aphids this summer, this tree seemed more resilient than the other trees I planted and the crop was unaffected