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Old 09-06-2009, 09:02 PM
Stanley Stanley is offline
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Originally Posted by Homer Sparrow View Post
Hi there. The apple tree sounds as if it has mildew. Is it in a rain-shadow (close to a fence or wall?). This can sometimes create a propensity for an infection like this.
Hi, thanks for the speedy reply. The apple tree is close to a wall, and after looking up about mildew, I think you are probably right. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Homer Sparrow View Post
What are the soil conditions and what aspect is the buddleia growing on?
It's clay soil (I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by aspect - if you are referring to the amount of sunlight, the buddleia has direct sunlight from around 9 am 'till dusk in the summer months)

Thanks for taking the time to reply

(A slightly less than green-fingered) Stanley