Sweet Sixteen Apple tree
Owner: Charley
Location: Grantsburg, WI, United States
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| Age: | Planted in about 2002 |
| Age of this tree: | 25 years |
| Soil: | Sandy loam |
| Pruning: | Not yet |
| Tree form: | Bush (wider at top than bottom) |
| Height: | Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m |
| Cropping: | Medium crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows easily here |
| Herbicides: | Un-treated |
| Pesticides: | Un-treated |
| Local pests: | birds, spiders, wasps, ants |
Owner's comments
This is the first year that this tree has produced a real crop. Last year it produced 5 apples out of the 11 years since planting the tree. We don't have another mid season tree for the blossoms to cross pollinate; however there is an early season tree next to it. It is too early to pick these apples (August-early Sept). We will wait to test them right before the first frost to see if they are mature enough to eat. If we feel they are not quite ready, we will wait to see if the first frost will set the flavor and texture of the apples.Season records for this tree
2013
Harvest: 4th week September 30kg / 66lbs
Size: 4.5m / 15.0ft high 4.5m / 15.0ft wide
This tree takes longer to mature its fruit. We are waiting until right before the first frost to test the apples again. Then again after the frost, if that much time is needed.