Members Regional Open Day - 12th April 2022

We are pleased to invite you to attend a members regional open day, kindly hosted by York Christmas Trees on Tuesday 12th April, 4pm - 7pm.

This event is free for members to attend and does not include any food.

Discussion Topics:

  • Nordmann Fir Provenances - there are four seed sources in one field so it would be interesting to observe and compare any emerging differences.
  • Nordmann Fir Formative Pruning - we will just be finishing base pruning and 3,2,1 pruning.
  • Nutrient Requirements - sandy soil site with ongoing nutrient issues, mainly magnesium deficiency.
  • Leader Control - trees are growing well and have been leader controlled twice using pliers and Fixor. Conshape planned for this year.
  • Display Trees - 12 to 17ft Norways which are being grown as display trees.

Please email enquiries@bctga.co.uk to register to attend, numbers will be limited.

Venue address: York Christmas Trees, Wigginton Lodge, Wigginton Road, York, YO32 2RH