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Cortland Apple tree

Owner: Peter

Location:  Bridgetown, NOVA SCOTIA, Canada

Age:Planted in about
Soil:mostly clay 
Climate at this location:moderate Canadian east coast climate
Pruning:yes
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Medium crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Chemical treatments
Local pests:none obvious

Owner's comments

a dwarf variety. one of 3 dwarf varieties in our residential back yard.

Season records for this tree

  • 2012

    Spring blossom: 7 May
    Harvest: 4th week August
    estimated picking date, hot/dry summer