It’s hard to see from this photo, but this is a multi stemmed apple tree which orignally fell some time ago – fallen apple trees being a common sight in Cornwall. It has regrown from where it fell at several points, creating it’s own new root systems completely disregarding the original rootstock it had previouslyContinue reading “‘Own root’ apple trees”
Category Archives: Guidance
Winter Pruning Workshop
If you’d like to learn more about pruning apple trees in the winter we are working with Kehellend Horticultural Trust to offer a workshop on 12th February 2022. Please see their site for more information and to book a place. https://kehellandtrust.org.uk/community-orchard-pruning-maintenance-workshop/
Apple Canker in your orchard: Identifying and dealing with this fungus
Apple trees can live with canker and carry on as living, producing trees, remaining good for biodiversity, wildlife and fruit. It just takes a bit of monitoring and annual pruning to keep it in check. This week I’ve been pruning a ten year-ish old apple tree that has quite a significant problem with canker. ThereContinue reading “Apple Canker in your orchard: Identifying and dealing with this fungus”