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Apple planting question

B3B3 South East LondonPosts: 24,007
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Can I plant an apple tree near a dead one?
The tree died of old age and drought rather than disease.
In London. Keen but lazy.

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Derbyshire but with a Nottinghamshire postcode. Posts: 16,458
    I don't see why not. They don't have anything problematical like roses. The soil may be impoverished and need  improving before you plant.
  • B3B3 South East LondonPosts: 24,007
    Thanks fidget. Now I've got to pick one - and improve the soil!
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,615
    Apples are susceptible to replant disease - see here https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=572
  • B3B3 South East LondonPosts: 24,007
    Thanks S. I'll have a look
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • musmanali2020musmanali2020 PakistanPosts: 29
    I think you should fertilize the soil and apply water before the plantation of your desired tree.
  • B3B3 South East LondonPosts: 24,007
    Thank you M2020
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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