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Aftercare
FEEDING
Coronets need some fertilisation particularly in poor soils but can easily be 'killed by kindness' ! Do not overdo the fertiliser.
Fertilise each spring, preferably with a controlled release fertiliser, now available at most garden outlets. Apply no more than 60gms per sq m [2ozs per sq yd]. Trees in tubs may be given an additional regular liquid feed from April to harvest.
Maintain a weed free circle of 60 to 90cm (2 to 3ft ) diameter round the tree.
PESTS AND DISEASES
Most pests control each other in the garden. However greenfly may need one spray.
Apple scab is the main disease. Spray when the tree comes into leaf and three to four times afterwards at two to three week intervals. Do not spray at blossom time when bees are active. The small compact Coronet is easy to spray.
FRUITING
To help the tree become established it is best to reduce the number of apples to about six in the first year. Cut off any other fruitlets in June. In following years remove fruitlets to leave developing apples about 5cm [2ins] apart.
PRUNING
Coronets require almost no pruning. If strong branches develop they may be cut back in winter. Cut out any dead or diseased branches.
