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Cordon or espalier?
Sertolicel
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I have a cooking apple tree that isn't earning its place, so was thinking of taking it out and replacing it with either a couple of eaters or plums, and as space is limited was thinking of growing them either cordon or espalier. I have a spot next to a decent wall to plant them. I know nothing about growing fruit trees, so would REALLY appreciate any advice re varieties, which method, pitfalls etc - help please!! xxx
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That's really helpful thanks - just want to get it right and have happy trees for many years!! Any tips on choosing decent eating apple varieties? Thought Christmas Pippin and Red Windsor sounded nice, but of course I've never grown either! xx
Its just so hard to choose - so many! We have a huge old cooker at the bottom of the garden that is always is very generous and gives me more apples than I can use, so really looking for desserts. We are in the Midlands - that part of the garden is relatively sheltered (but of course not frost free). Got an old crab apple that has been known to get scab, so a more resistant variety is good. xxx
Thanks - their site is really helpful - I feel a bit more clued up now! Looking forwards to getting some lovely new trees in the garden! SO looking forwards to the warmer weather - get cabin fever at this time of year, haha! xx