On 2014-03-13 17:38:21 +0000, Stephen Wolstenholme said:

On 13 Mar 2014 15:19:19 GMT, "AL_n" wrote:

Hi All,

I purchased a Cox's Orange Pippin apple sapling the other day, and ideally,
I'd like to blant it about 6ft from a neighbour's house. Is that okay to
do? I would not plant a large-growing tree so close to a house, but
according to the tag, this tree will have a spread of 2.6 mtrs, so I hope 2
mtrs away from the house's footings will be okay. What do you think?

TIA
Al

My previous house had an apple tree trained espalier style up the
house wall. It had been there for about ten years.

Steve

With respect to all concerned, if the OP has to ask about distance for
planting an apple tree, I can't see an espalier style being a good way
to start fruit growing from scratch!
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon