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Manky apples

TheRicksterTheRickster Posts: 85
in Fruit & veg
We’ve had this apple tree for about 5 years now, and for the last 3-4 years the apples have been of very poor quality. They are eating apples, and we just don’t eat them as what remains look grim! I said last year that if the condition didn’t improve, we’d get rid of the tree.  Before I cut it down, any suggestions on fixing this? 

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    edited August 2019
    "Scab" - see RHS advice, here:
    Tricky thing to treat so replacement may be a better idea, then you can choose another variety you like - there's a list of resistant varietes on that site.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • TheRicksterTheRickster Posts: 85
    That’s it, cheers Bob. I’ll clear it out, it’s a good spot for a few hydrangeas to replace it :)
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