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Ashmead's Kernel Apple tree

Owner: Mike

Location:  Glen Rock, PA, United States

Age:Planted in about 2012
Age of this tree:14 years
Rootstock:118
Soil:sandy clay 
Climate at this location:6
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Organic treatments
Pesticides:Organic treatments

Owner's comments

20130426: first year this tree flowers; tip bearer. One of the strongest growers in my collection. 20120404: Yippee! Arrived this afternoon and will plant tonight. 20120328: Expecting delivery next week :) Ordered this apple in July 2011 for Spring 2012 delivery.

Season records for this tree

  • 2013

    Spring blossom: 26 April
    Size: 2.5m / 8.3ft high   
    2013: First time this tree flowered. Seems to be a tip and shy bearer. Only top branch had flowers.