Old Green Gage Gage tree
Owner: Paul
Location: Southport, MERSEYSIDE, United Kingdom
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| Age: | Planted in about 2009 |
| Age of this tree: | 16 years |
| Soil: | Alluvial (sand, clay and silt) |
| Climate at this location: | Wet, coastal winds |
| Pruning: | No |
| Tree form: | Half-standard |
| Height: | Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m |
| Cropping: | Light crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows easily here |
| Herbicides: | Un-treated |
| Pesticides: | Organic treatments |
| Local pests: | Wasp |
Owner's comments
Tree has been moved as to big for previous plot, will be left in new position to do its own thing.Season records for this tree
2016
Size: 2.5m / 8.3ft high 2.0m / 6.7ft wide
Tree has been moved, won't expect any fruit for a few years.2015
Spring blossom: 20 April
Size: 2.5m / 8.3ft high 1.5m / 5.0ft 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
Tree is to be replaced as its too big for the current plot. Will try to move to different part of the garden.2014
Spring blossom: 7 April
Size: 2.5m / 8.3ft high 1.5m / 5.0ft 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
More fruit of good quality, wasps also enjoyed them :(2013
Spring blossom: 2 May
Harvest: 4th week August 2kg / 4lbs
Size: 2.0m / 6.7ft high 1.5m / 5.0ft 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
Fruits large and of exceptional quality, tree pruned hard for manageable size.