On 7/8/06 08:17, in article , "Janet
Galpin" wrote:

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As David suggest the dry weather might be affecting things. You could
accept the falling of the apples and see what the remaining ones are
like when they will yield easily to a small twist. Then see whether
fewer fall next year and make a final decision about the future of the
tree then.

Janet G

It might also be worth the OP keeping an eye out for any Apple Days in his
area. There are usually a few going on round here and you can take along
apples for identification by an expert, or get advice and info on your trees
etc.
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