14-11-2005, 10:51 PM
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Should I plant an apple tree?
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However, a quick search on the RHS plant finder says that all the
apple trees need full sun - is this right? If so, I'll have a
rethink... I thought they were less fussy than e.g. apricots?
Well, less fussy than apricots, yes, when it comes to temperature and
length of ripening season. But fruit trees generally want some light
all day long. My experience with a partly-shaded apple tree (variety
unknown, but a russet of some kind) was that it didn't set fruit
well, and tended to drop most of what did set. I'd have a scout round
the neighbourhood, if possible, to see who's having success this
autumn, and consult a good local nursery if there is one.
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Mike.
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