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I've just been given 2 apple trees, I already have a very small apple tree and 1 pear tree but both showed signs of disease last year that I wasn't able to identify. I'm worried about planting the new trees near to the old ones, would it be better

I have a 35 year old Cox's apple tree and throughout this summer the bark has been falling off in pieces about six inches square. The tree still has plenty of leaves, cropped quite well and has put on growth as usual. Is it doomed, if so what

I have recently moved into an old cottage with a very owergrown garden. In amongst the weeds is an apple tree which looks in a poor state. Is there anything I can do to help it recover?

the fruit. My experience has shown that old 'tried and tested' favourites are often better than new varieties described in catalogues.Flavour isn't the only consideration when choosing an apple tree. What form should your apple tree take? Apples are trained

Hi there, I have a small paddock area that I am planning to put in 3 apple trees, (or maybe 2 apple and a cherry) this winter. I understand the issues around pollination well enough to get me going, my question is around tree size that I buy. From

Having a apple tree overhanging into our garden I agree they are lovely this time of year its branches are a bit all over the place but the fruit last year tasted like nothing you could buy,just to go down the garden and pick them after watching

My daughter moved last year and she has a few discovery apple trees in the garden. They did produce apples but the trees seem rather neglected. How can she prune / treat them so they flourish? Its getting late to prune fruit trees usualy around

or pruning the leader incoreage side shoots Scotchy: You are being very strict! luckily M.Royal Beauty is one of the very smallest Crabs. Yes, pruning the leader will encourage side shoots. I have a malus Royal beauty crab apple tree, weeping variety

We would like to grow some apple trees in our garden. We would like three sweet ones. Anyone have any favourites? Why is your post headed 'Rootstock?'  The rootstock governs the eventual height and spread of the tree.  Sweet apples can be on any

of apple trees to swell, flushed with pink, before the pure white flowers burst open. As my main reason for growing apple trees is for their fruit, I'm keen that the trees produce abundant blossom, and also that there will be plenty of bees to enjoy it