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Espellier apple tree
I have a section of wall along my back fence I am thinking of using to
espellier an apple tree. The wall is about 2 m high and 3-4 m long. The soil is about 12-18 inchs of loam, well draining good stuff. Question for someone who might know please, do you think I'd be better of with a dwarf rootstock tree or will a semi-dwarf be ok in that area? I realise there will be some pruning necessary but I don't want anything that will get away on me. I have my eye on a couple of old variety apple trees. Thanks Rob |
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Espellier apple tree
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from "George.com" contains these words: I have a section of wall along my back fence I am thinking of using to espellier an apple tree. The wall is about 2 m high and 3-4 m long. The soil is about 12-18 inchs of loam, well draining good stuff. Bit small, really, but when the Devil drives... Question for someone who might know please, do you think I'd be better of with a dwarf rootstock tree or will a semi-dwarf be ok in that area? Semi should do - you ought to get better crops of bigger apples that way. I realise there will be some pruning necessary but I don't want anything that will get away on me. If you prune, it won't... I have my eye on a couple of old variety apple trees. Hum - I want a Kingston Black and a Devonshire Quarrenden* *Which has a number of alternative speelings innit. -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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