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Scrumptious Apple tree

Owner: Sally

Location:  Kirriemuir, ANGUS, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 2013
Age of this tree:12 years
Climate at this location:dryish summer, coldish winter, 600ft ASL, east coast of scotland
Pruning:yes, summer pruning
Tree form:Espalier
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Medium crops
Growth:This tree grows fairly well here
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Un-treated

Owner's comments

This is the first year I have allowed the tree to crop. The initial fruit set was good, and required thinning. The branches require to be tied in to supports as they are not strong enough to bear the weigh of any fruit near the tips. Severe canker on the main stem, but this was from wind damage in storms last year.