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Cambridge Gage Gage tree

Owner: Sue

Location:  Pocklington, York, YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 2005
Age of this tree:20 years
Soil:Chalky with heavy clay sub-soil 
Climate at this location:Cold! Edge of Yorkshire Wolds so quite exposed.
Tree form:Half-standard
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Does not usually produce any fruit
Growth:This tree grows fairly well here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated

Owner's comments

The tree is growing slowly but surely, but we have never had a single fruit! This is not really surprising due to the exposed nature of the site and the cool summers we have had.