Fireside Apple tree
Owner: Cody
Location: Rochester, WASHINGTON, United States
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| Age: | Planted in about 2007 |
| Age of this tree: | 18 years |
| Rootstock: | M-7 |
| Soil: | Rocky but soil high in nitrogen |
| Climate at this location: | USDA ZONE 7-B |
| Pruning: | no Pruning |
| Tree form: | Central leader (widest at bottom) |
| Height: | Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m |
| Cropping: | Medium crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows easily here |
| Herbicides: | Chemical treatments |
| Pesticides: | Organic treatments |
| Local pests: | Washington Apple maggot |
Owner's comments
I bought this tree from the PX on Fort Lewis in Feb 2007. The Apples are sweet with a hint of tartness . see this website for more info on the tree. http://www.minnesotaharvest.net/apple_firecon.htmSeason records for this tree
2013
Spring blossom: 4 May
Harvest: 1st week October 9kg / 20lbs
Size: 2.5m / 8.3ft high 3.5m / 11.7ft wide2010
Spring blossom: 17 May
Harvest: 2nd week September
La nina in the NW dry year2009
Spring blossom: 28 May
Harvest: 3rd week September
El nino in NW wet year