Apple tree not growing.

[Traci66]

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.

[ladybirder]

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?

[Traci66]

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.

[Traci66]

Just looked it is a Coxs orange pippin.

[ladybirder]

Are other apple trees nearby in blossom? They are down here but I'm on the south coast.

[Traci66]

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.

[ladybirder]

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

[Traci66]

Thanks for the link ladybirder, I will keep an eye on it.

[woofgang]

was it bare root? bare root plants are sometimes chill treated to keep them from shooting till they are planted.

[Traci66]

What do you mean by bare root please, fairly new to gardening.

[coccinelle]

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.

[spikeyboy]

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