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Hi All,
I would like a small apple tree that I can train to grow across a wall 2mts high. What would be the best variety to grow, and would it need any special needs. Thanks in advance |
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"A Plumber" wrote . Hi All, I would like a small apple tree that I can train to grow across a wall 2mts high. What would be the best variety to grow, and would it need any special needs. Thanks in advance ............................................. You need a fan trained tree on a dwarfing rootstock. The variety of the apple is up to you, what ones do you like? See ... http://brogdaleonline.co.uk/catalogue ... and download the pdf file for varieties available and instructions etc You need to get it planted soon too. -- Regards Bob Hobden W.of London. UK |
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On Mar 24, 4:11*pm, "A Plumber" wrote:
Hi All, I would like a small apple tree that I can train to grow across a wall 2mts high. What would be the best variety to grow, and would it need any special needs. Thanks in advance Just to add a bit to Bob's reply. Depending on the length of the wall you may be able to accomodate 2 or more cordons or an espalier - google those terms for more info. Also not all apples are well suited to growing in restricted forms like this - you need 'spur' bearers rather than 'tip' bearers - back to google for info. For 2metres high a rootstock such as M106 would probably be best - google again. For interest and economy read up and learn to form your own trees from 'maidens' rather than paying somebody lots of money to do it not all that well. Get on with it now by buying bare rooted plants rather than buying containerised plants later in the season at much higher prices and less good. Rod |
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If there are a lot of apple trees in the gardens around you, that's not such a problem (though you are dependent on your neighbours not getting rid of their trees). Otherwise, either find space for two trees (check they flower at the same time) or consider a family tree - 3 varieties grafted on to the same tree - though that will restrict your choice of varieties.
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"Rod" wrote in message ... On Mar 24, 4:11 pm, "A Plumber" wrote: Hi All, I would like a small apple tree that I can train to grow across a wall 2mts high. What would be the best variety to grow, and would it need any special needs. Thanks in advance Just to add a bit to Bob's reply. Depending on the length of the wall you may be able to accomodate 2 or more cordons or an espalier - google those terms for more info. Also not all apples are well suited to growing in restricted forms like this - you need 'spur' bearers rather than 'tip' bearers - back to google for info. For 2metres high a rootstock such as M106 would probably be best - google again. For interest and economy read up and learn to form your own trees from 'maidens' rather than paying somebody lots of money to do it not all that well. Get on with it now by buying bare rooted plants rather than buying containerised plants later in the season at much higher prices and less good. Rod Many thanks to all for the info, I'll get started now |
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