The apple tree was a birthday present 5 years ago and is producing more apples each year. Still quite a small tree, but I'm trying to grow it as an espalier. I don't think they're ready to pick yet, but they're looking good.
@bjywamer Sorry Barb, I can't find the label. An espalier is when you encourage the branches to grow along a fence or wall, and remove any other outward branches. I only have a small garden, so I hope this works.
we have a Bradley apple tree , we saved it for a £1 from the "bargain corner" at Homebase , it is now creating a good crop for us every year ( albeit a whippet keeps trying to steal them )
wow, that's amazing. Have you been feeding it something? My husband planted an apple tree in our backyard before he died and it's just not productive. The peach tree he planted next to it is loaded though. I haven't done anything to them but I feel like I should.
@busylady It was VERY dry here until a couple of weeks ago. The ground actually had cracks in it. I'll have to remember to water the tree if that happens next year and see if it helps.
July 27th, 2024
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