Tom Putt Apple tree
Owner: Bruce
Location: Taunton, SOMERSET, United Kingdom
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| Age of this tree: | 2025 years |
| Rootstock: | Not known |
| Soil: | Clay loam over sand |
| Climate at this location: | Temperate Maritime - exposed location |
| Pruning: | Yes |
| Tree form: | Half-standard |
| Height: | Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m |
| Cropping: | Heavy crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows easily here |
| Herbicides: | Un-treated |
| Pesticides: | Organic treatments |
| Local pests: | Woodpecker and aphids |
Owner's comments
High local bat population seems to reduce moth problems 2011 Pruned to restore shape and initiate new growth fresh growth from centre of tree at beginning of year. Light prune to maintain shape 2012 Ditto 2013Season records for this tree
2014
Spring blossom: 6 May
Size: 3.5m / 11.7ft high 5.0m / 16.7ft wide
Flower and set has been very good despite the massive crop last year. The pasteurized juice has lasted very well and has retained the slightly spiced taste.2013
Spring blossom: 20 May
Harvest: 3rd week September 100kg / 220lbs
Size: 4.5m / 15.0ft high 6.0m / 20.0ft wide
Canker: Not present
Scab: Not present
Mildew: Not present
Woolly aphid: Mild attack
Codling moth: Mild attack
Silverleaf: Not present
Unbelievable crop on what is our most reliable tree. Most of the crop has been juiced and has produced one which tastes slightly spiced.2012
Spring blossom: 24 April2011
Spring blossom: 19 April
Harvest: 2nd week September
Lighter crop due to drought. Quality also affected