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Discovery Apple tree

Owner: Mr Grae

Location:  Penicuik, MIDLOTHIAN, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:M7
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:Bush (wider at top than bottom)
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Not sure

Owner's comments

Planted bare root winter 2011 and leaves starting emerge from buds now. Despite the OP stance on the flavour quality of Discovery apples, I absolutely love them. I'd rather a bag of these come harvesting time than any number of posh chocolates or sweets - a real treat. Can't wait till next year!