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Red Windsor Apple tree

Owner: Mr Grae

Location:  Penicuik, MIDLOTHIAN, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:M26
Soil:Improved clay 
Climate at this location:Cold winters, often drab summers, quite a bit of rain - typical east of Scotland.
Pruning:Light prune keeping form.
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Not sure
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Un-treated

Owner's comments

First fruiting - more apples on the tree than I expected but still not a lot. Good quality in appearance and lovely eating! Tree survived a long, harsh and very cold winter with temps down to minus 20 celsius. Looking forward to next years crop.