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King of the Pippins Apple tree

Owner: Paul

Location:  Poupas, TARN-ET-GARONNE, France

Age:Planted in about 2013
Age of this tree:110 years
Soil:Clay 
Climate at this location:Continental: hot summers and cold winters, with long mild autumns
Pruning:Prune
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

Bought around 2003? Spent life in pot until spring 2013. Had few small fruit in 2013. Needs TLC.