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T2.7 Maidens

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A maiden tree can be defined as ‘‘a low worked woody plant in which the scion has grown for one season.’’

Maidens are specified with reference to the following:

  • No. of times transplanted

  • Overall height
  • Root protection

The term maiden usually refers to fruit trees which have been propagated vegetatively by grafting a bud or scion on to a rootstock. The term could equally apply to other commercially grown ornamental trees which are cultivars or clones and are propagated by budding or grafting.

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MAIDEN FRUIT TREE (Egremont Russet)