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Apple tree not growing.

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Traci66 | 17:43 Sat 21st Apr 2012 | Gardening
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Planted an apple tree earlier this year and it is just not doing anything, no leaf buds, nothing, but it is not dead, any clues please.
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Well if you're sure it's not dead Traci it'll come to life when it's ready. Maybe it's a late fruiting one and they may come into bud later than others. Whereabouts in the country are you?
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I am in York, it is definitely not dead, when I scrape at the bark with my fingernail the inside is a nice fresh green colour.
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Just looked it is a Coxs orange pippin.
Are other apple trees nearby in blossom? They are down here but I'm on the south coast.
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OH said one around the corner from us is, do you think that it might not do anything this year, planted it about 8-10 weeks ago.
It should definitely get leaves on it if it's not dead even though if it's a young tree it might not blossom this year or next. Here is an interesting link about COP's, they can be trouble!

http://www.gardenacti...oxs_orange_pippin.htm
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Thanks for the link ladybirder, I will keep an eye on it.
was it bare root? bare root plants are sometimes chill treated to keep them from shooting till they are planted.
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What do you mean by bare root please, fairly new to gardening.
Bare root means it wasn't in a pot of soil there were just the roots usually in a plastic bag. Some trees take time and the roots need to start getting nourishment from the soil before the tree comes into bud. I've noticed a fruit tree in my garden isn't showing anything yet but it's not dead. It's still cool for the time of year.
I live a good 50 miles north of York, I planted some bare rooted apple trees about a month ago and they are just starting to bud. Are there buds on the trees that look ready to go? It could just be a slow starter especially with the cool weather

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