About this Kidd's Orange Red Apple tree
Owner: Michael
Location: BINGHAM, NOTTS, United Kingdom
| Age: | Planted in about 2014 |
| Soil characteristics at this location: | Heavy loam |
| Climate at this location: | Typical eastern England. |
| Pruning: | Yes as recommended by RHS. |
| Age of this tree: | Not sure |
| Tree form: | Espalier |
| Height: | Up to 6ft / 2m |
| Cropping: | Not specified |
| Growth characteristics: | This tree grows easily here |
| Herbicides: | Un-treated |
| Pesticides: | Not sure |
| Main local pests: | Aphids |
Owner's comments
Planted against a SSE facing wall.Season records for this tree
| Season | Blossom date | Picking date / Yield | Size | Season notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 May |
1st week October 3kg / 7lbs |
2.5m / 8.3ft high 3.5m / 11.7ft wide |
Canker: Not present Scab: Not present Mildew: Not present Fireblight: Not present Cedar-apple rust: Not present Woolly aphid: Not present Codling moth: Mild attack Plum fruit moth: Not present Silverleaf: Not present Very pleased. The tree is growing nicely and producing lovely apples of a deep red colour. The apples are larger than I was expecting but the taste is exceptional. Had to treat with pesticide as aphids were attacking the young growth areas. |
| 2016 | 12 May |
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| 2015 | 0kg / 0lbs | 1.5m / 5.0ft high 2.0m / 6.7ft wide |
Frost nipped the early buds and did not see leaf again until late May. No blossom this year. Third tier of espalier has developed and is growing well. | |
| 2014 | 0kg / 0lbs | 1.5m / 5.0ft high 1.5m / 5.0ft wide |
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