Wolf River Apple tree
Owner: Len
Location: Aurora, IL, United States
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Age: | Planted in about 2011 |
Age of this tree: | 16 years |
Rootstock: | grown from seeds from wolf river apple |
Soil: | heavy, yellowish-brown clay, which has been amended with peat, topsoil, compost and mulch |
Climate at this location: | within the humid continental climate zone (4 seasons) |
Pruning: | yes |
Tree form: | Central leader (widest at bottom) |
Height: | Up to 6ft / 2m |
Cropping: | Not specified |
Growth: | This tree grows fairly well here |
Herbicides: | Un-treated |
Pesticides: | Un-treated |
Local pests: | codling moth, possibly squirrels |
Owner's comments
Started growing from seed in spring of 2008. Several saplings grew to height between about 4' and 5'. Saplings were winterized in large pots during the winters of 2009 and 2010. In-ground placement of 3 saplings occurred on 7-19 and 7-20 of 2011.Season records for this tree
2015
Spring blossom: 19 April
Harvest: 2nd week September 3kg / 7lbs
Size: 3.5m / 11.7ft high 2.5m / 8.3ft wide
Fireblight: Mild attack
Codling moth: Mild attack
About a dozen apples growing on one tree.