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Melrose Apple tree

Owner: Marsha

Location:  Portland, OR, United States

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:M-9
Soil:Clay 
Climate at this location:9 months of rain, 3 months of dry summer
Pruning:Yes
Tree form:Espalier
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Not sure

Owner's comments

Planted in '09. Maybe got two fruits from it in '11.