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Cortland Apple tree

Owner: Dona

Location:  Winchester, OHIO, United States

Age:Planted in about
Rootstock:emla 111
Soil:alkaline clay/gravel 
Climate at this location:4 distinct seasons, cold, snowy winters, hot humid summers
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Does not usually produce any fruit
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Organic treatments
Pesticides:Organic treatments
Local pests:aphids, coddling moths

Owner's comments

We have 2 of these trees in our orchard, that we grafted onto semi-dwarfing rootstock 4 years ago. It is just one variety in our heirloom orchard of over 20 varieties. Cortland are delicious, crisp and clean flavored, and keep their color when cut.