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Title: spacing between apple trees
Post by: debjay on November 20, 2007, 15:56:18

Hi
I have just been given three 1 year old apple trees, ;D (2 eating 1 cooking)
How far apart should they be planted ???
Thanks
Debs :)

Title: Re: spacing between apple trees
Post by: ACE on November 20, 2007, 16:20:52

If they are of the bush variety I would put them about 2 metres, But if they are going to grow into big trees make sure there is enough room to be able to hang a hammock when they are grown.

Title: Re: spacing between apple trees
Post by: saddad on November 20, 2007, 16:28:37

Really depends what rootstock they are on...
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Title: Re: spacing between apple trees
Post by: debjay on November 21, 2007, 07:29:27

I think they are the dwarf variety ::)
Debs :)

Title: Re: spacing between apple trees
Post by: angle shades on November 21, 2007, 17:48:29

:) I grow 5 different varieties as cordons, had lots of apples this year off 1 and 2 year old plants, but you have to remember to prune them at the correct time of year...........I'm not so good at that ::)/ shades x

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