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Cornish Gilliflower Apple tree

Owner: Cheuk

Location:  Amsterdam, NOORD-HOLLAND, Netherlands

Age:Planted in about 2020
Age of this tree:4 years
Rootstock:M4
Soil:Very poor soil, so I grow everyting in containers 
Climate at this location:zone 7a, mild sea climate, lots of sun, lots of wind, hedge to slowdown wind
Pruning:No pruning it is growing as a young maiden.
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Not sure
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Un-treated

Owner's comments

I received three scion wood sticks in 2017 and grafted two them onto an M4, these did not take. Luckily I grafted one onto my rubinola mother tree. This year I grafted from the mother tree a cornish giliflower onto an M4. Until now (end May) I have not seen any activity, which should suggest that this graft has not been successful. I have to wait a little longer and keep a close eye on this graft. Supp. 2 months later: The graft has been taken.