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Haralson Apple tree

Owner: James

Location:  Belgrade, MONTANA, United States

Age:Planted in about
Soil:Slightly alkaline, high sand/gravel content 
Climate at this location:Dry, Zone 4a/b
Pruning:Light pruning to encourage spread and improve light
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Biennial cropping (alternate years)
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:Ants

Owner's comments

On a good fruit year, the branches hang with them, drooped over and nearly touching ground in some cases. This is just the opposite of its partner tree, a Hazen, some 15 feet away.