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Galloway Pippin Apple tree

Owner: Shaun

Location:  Wigtown, GALLOWAY, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 2007
Age of this tree:17 years
Soil:Slightly alkaline 
Climate at this location:South west Scotland, relatively high rainfall (45 inches), mild climate, one mile from the sea.
Tree form:Standard
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Heavy crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Not sure
Pesticides:Not sure

Owner's comments

Tree bought from Galloway Heathers in Newton Stewart.

Season records for this tree

  • 2014

    Harvest: 3rd week September  6kg / 13lbs
    Size: 4.5m / 15.0ft high   2.0m / 6.7ft wide