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Post by Rosie on Feb 23, 2011 11:40:51 GMT
Seeing as i have lots of space now, i was debating getting one of these tree's, the apples look lovely but i am not sure how suitable it would be up here.
I think i shall call Suttons to enquire ;D
Would any of you fancy one of them??
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 23, 2011 11:43:09 GMT
I've been tossing the idea around Rosie...If you get one you could bring me an apple down to try? ;D...so I can try before I buy...lol  |
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Post by Rosie on Feb 23, 2011 11:54:14 GMT
Of course you can Louise  I found out it's on an M9 rootstock....got this from Wiki * M.9: Very dwarfing - Reaches a height of 8 to 10 ft (2.4 to 3.0 m), coming into fruit after 3–4 years, reaching full capacity of 50 to 65 pounds (23 to 29 kg) after 5 to 6 years. It will grow under average soil conditions, but needs a good rich soil to thrive. A good choice where space is limited and fertility is high. Permanent staking is required, as is routine feeding and watering.Trees on this rootstock always require leader support. The rootstock is very susceptible to fire blight and can develop burr knots. |
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Post by steve on Feb 23, 2011 17:03:20 GMT
I'm tempted too
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Post by bists on Feb 23, 2011 19:08:14 GMT
Of course you can Louise I found out it's on an M9 rootstock....got this from Wiki * M.9: Very dwarfing - Reaches a height of 8 to 10 ft (2.4 to 3.0 m), coming into fruit after 3–4 years, reaching full capacity of 50 to 65 pounds (23 to 29 kg) after 5 to 6 years. It will grow under average soil conditions, but needs a good rich soil to thrive. A good choice where space is limited and fertility is high. Permanent staking is required, as is routine feeding and watering.Trees on this rootstock always require leader support. The rootstock is very susceptible to fire blight and can develop burr knots. You could train the tree as a dwarf pyramid, very easy to be, and they look stunning. M9 rootstocks are particulary suitable for this. |
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