Blenheim Orange Apple tree
Owner: Martin
Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames, SURREY, United Kingdom
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Age: | Planted in about 1990 |
Age of this tree: | 36 years |
Soil: | Light aluvial silt |
Pruning: | Pruned into an arch with Cherry (Stella) providing other half |
Tree form: | Bush (wider at top than bottom) |
Height: | Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m |
Cropping: | Light crops |
Growth: | Not specified |
Herbicides: | Un-treated |
Pesticides: | Organic treatments |
Local pests: | Codling Moth, Pigeons |
Owner's comments
Plan to make this a 'Family tree', though this project is new. Initial grafts are from unknown variety growing nearby and at risk of grubbing up.Season records for this tree
2013
Spring blossom: 6 May
Harvest: 3rd week September 6kg / 13lbs
Size: 4.0m / 13.3ft high 3.0m / 10.0ft wide
Canker: Not present
Mildew: Not present
Woolly aphid: Not present
Codling moth: Mild attack
Plum fruit moth: Not present