Mystery tree question from a newbie

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lcoo

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Mystery tree question from a newbie
« on: October 07, 2012, 19:33 »


Hi all.
I'm new to allotment gardening and I would like to ask for some help identifying two trees on my small plot. I think one is a plum but I have never seen either of them fruit or in flower and both are heavily disguised  byt a thick layer of ivy, bramble and bindweed. Can someone advise both on identification and also on how to care for these trees so they might eventually produce something tasty!?
I'd really appreciate any help or suggestions. I have posted to the gallery so hopefully those images will appear soon on the above link.
Best,

Lorna
« Last Edit: October 07, 2012, 21:16 by Aunt Sally »

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fatcat1955

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Re: Mystery tree question from a newbie
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2012, 21:09 »
I don't think it is a plum. 3 stages of pruning a fruit tree.
1 Cut out any dead wood
2 cut out any branches that grow across other branches
3 open up the middle to allow air and light in.
You should be looking to end up with a wine glass shape.

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lcoo

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Re: Mystery tree question from a newbie
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2012, 22:21 »
Thanks for your advice-pruning is a bit of a pain at the moment because the tree is so heavily overgrown with ivy bramble and bindweed, and in a fairly awkward spot. I assume I prune at the onset of winter and perhaps then I'll just wait and see what fruits!

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Re: Mystery tree question from a newbie
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2012, 23:28 »
I would just remove the ivy and brambles and see what they do next Summer.

This one looks like an apple to me.

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Re: Mystery tree question from a newbie
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2012, 05:02 »
I agree with Salmo - for now I'd just clear everything else away from it and wait and see what next spring brings.

After that you'll have a better idea of what it is and how it performs. With that knowledge you can then make pruning decisions.
Never keep your wish-bone where your back-bone ought to be.

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Re: Mystery tree question from a newbie
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2012, 08:47 »
Thanks all. Wait and see seems like a good idea(not to mention the easiest!).

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Re: Mystery tree question from a newbie
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2012, 12:07 »

I'm going to go right out on a limb here :wub:  I think it has the look of a quince. ::)

Cheers,   Tony.
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lcoo

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Re: Mystery tree question from a newbie
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2012, 19:10 »
Ooh, I can see the resemblance when I googled quince tree images. Made some quince cheese last year funnily enough.
Any chance someone could look in my gallery and take a peek at the other pictures there as I think there are actually two trees which are in such a mess it's hard to tell them apart-or get decent images too. I tried uploading the pics here but no dice.
Thanks for all replies so far!

lorna


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