Greensleeves Apple tree
Owner: Paul
Location: Southport, MERSEYSIDE, United Kingdom
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| Age: | Planted in about 2009 |
| Age of this tree: | 17 years |
| Rootstock: | MM106 (Semi-vigorous) |
| Soil: | Alluvial (sand, clay and silt) |
| Climate at this location: | Wet, coastal winds |
| Pruning: | Yes |
| Tree form: | Espalier |
| Height: | Up to 6ft / 2m |
| Cropping: | Heavy crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows easily here |
| Herbicides: | Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding) |
| Pesticides: | Organic treatments |
| Local pests: | Wasps, Bitter pit |
Owner's comments
A healthy tree with strong growth, sturdy trunk and branches. ideal for restricted forms.Season records for this tree
2018
Spring blossom: 26 April
Size: 1.5m / 5.0ft high 1.5m / 5.0ft wide2016
Spring blossom: 7 May
Size: 1.5m / 5.0ft high 1.5m / 5.0ft wide2015
Spring blossom: 4 May
Size: 2.0m / 6.7ft high 2.0m / 6.7ft wide
Canker: Not present
Scab: Not present
Mildew: Not present
Fireblight: Not present
Woolly aphid: Not present
Codling moth: Not present
Plum fruit moth: Not present
Silverleaf: Not present
A combination of summer and winter pruning to maintain shape. Poor summer for crop.2014
Harvest: 2nd week September 6kg / 13lbs
Size: 2.0m / 6.7ft high 2.0m / 6.7ft wide
Canker: Not present
Scab: Not present
Mildew: Not present
Fireblight: Not present
Cedar-apple rust: Not present
Woolly aphid: Not present
Codling moth: Not present
Plum fruit moth: Not present
Silverleaf: Not present
Final arm of espalier is now complete.2013
Spring blossom: 11 May
Size: 1.5m / 5.0ft high 2.0m / 6.7ft wide
Canker: Not present
Scab: Not present
Mildew: Not present
Fireblight: Not present
Cedar-apple rust: Not present
Woolly aphid: Not present
Codling moth: Not present
Plum fruit moth: Not present
Silverleaf: Not present