Herefordshire Russet Apple tree
Owner: Andy
Location: Helston, CORNWALL, United Kingdom
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| Age: | Planted in about 2013 |
| Age of this tree: | 11 years |
| Soil: | Acidic |
| Climate at this location: | Maritime, mild. Frost is uncommon but we can have late snow |
| Pruning: | I had to cut the top off a couple of years ago as it had died |
| Tree form: | Not sure |
| Height: | Up to 6ft / 2m |
| Cropping: | Light crops |
| Growth: | This tree does not grow well here |
| Herbicides: | Not sure |
| Pesticides: | Un-treated |
Owner's comments
Tree is not thriving. I had to cut out the dead top a couple of years ago. No crop permitted last year and restricted to half a dozen fruit this year.Season records for this tree
2018
Harvest: 2nd week September 1kg / 2lbs
Size: 1.5m / 5.0ft high 1.0m / 3.3ft wide
First time I've let it crop - harvest was 2 medium sized and 3 small apples.