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Apple planting question

B3B3 Posts: 18,677
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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 Posts: 15,331
    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.
    You don't stop doing new things because you get old, you get old because you stop doing new things. <3
  • B3B3 Posts: 18,677
    Thanks fidget. Now I've got to pick one - and improve the soil!
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,065
    Apples are susceptible to replant disease - see here https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=572
  • B3B3 Posts: 18,677
    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 Posts: 18,677
    Thank you M2020
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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