James Landreth wrote:Galadriel, do you have problems with leaf curl there too? Have you thought about grafting over the seedlings if the fruit still isn't satisfactory?
Yes, they both got some degree of leaf curl, though both shook it off fairly well, with a lot of growth over summer. I have an almond tree too (a bought, grafted specimen) which also gets mild leaf curl. Most UK
gardening sources suggest growing in containers partly to combat leaf curl--apparently the fungus is introduced through rainfall during flowering. But containers are also recommended because we generally have such cool summers and a warm patio (or a
greenhouse) is more likely to coax fruit than a more exposed position in the garden.
Grafting is a great idea, and if one tree is superior, I'll definitely try it.