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Sturmer Pippin Apple tree

Owner: Dave

Location:  Spokane, WA, United States

Age:Planted in about 2013
Age of this tree:12 years
Soil:Light sandy 
Climate at this location:Semi-arid, less than 17" precip.
Pruning:As little as needed.
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Heavy crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Organic treatments
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:Codling Moth kept in check w/Footies applied.

Owner's comments

I made this graft onto a leftover Gen30 root stock 2012 (first time trying cleft graft) and it has made a good start. Relocated to permanent position 14 Feb. 2013; will report as results come in.