No, that tree does not look as if it needs cutting back. I would reduce any new growths to 2 buds length from the point of origin, and take out any growth going inwards, but that is all.
If Bordeaux Mixture is being taken off the market soon any ideas what the alternatives are ? as I use it religously for potato blight, Would Jeyes fluid do the same job on apple trees?
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No, that tree does not look as if it needs cutting back. I would reduce any new growths to 2 buds length from the point of origin, and take out any growth going inwards, but that is all.
If Bordeaux Mixture is being taken off the market soon any ideas what the alternatives are ? as I use it religously for potato blight, Would Jeyes fluid do the same job on apple trees?
Absolutely no idea what we are going to use. Copper sulphate may be bought from other sources, like Wine making places I have been told.
I would say a prune would do it good to get the air round it a bit more, help with pollination and help prevent some diseases.
'Apple and pear trees should be pruned every winter to ensure a good crop of fruit the following season.' (RHS) some tips: http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=90