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Could someone tell me what is going on? I have an apple tree that I am attempting to espalier against the fence at the end of the garden. Have just noticed that there is blossom on it, on the newst growth. I was down there checking to see if the fruit was ready,Have no idea what variety it is, it was a puny specimen in Wilkinsons reduced to clear section, this year it has alot of apples on it, and they are a very late variety. They are something like a Golden delicious with a red blush, I seem to recall from the faded label it was a vaguely scandinavian name. Is the blossom a sign of something to do with the weather, it has been warm and dry here for most of September, or is this something that happens from time to time?
Regards, Essexboy.

Morning Essexboy, i'm sure it's something that just seems to happen from time to time, especially if the trees in question have been summer pruned.

Could also be that as it had been in a warm store for some time, it has upset the tree's time clock.

Hi Essexboy,
Nothing to worry about. It happens quite frequently here and the trees always come into bloom the following spring.
JB.