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About this Cortland Apple tree
Owner: Virginia
Location: Lander, WYOMING, United States
| Age: | Planted in about 1960 |
| Age of this tree: | 58 years |
| Soil characteristics at this location: | Tends towards alkali |
| Climate at this location: | Four seasons with moderate to severe winters. |
| Pruning: | I prune it for fireblight, lighten branch load, lower top, good shape and fruit-bearing. |
| Tree form: | Not sure |
| Height: | Taller than 15ft / 4m |
| Cropping: | Medium crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows easily here |
| Herbicides: | Un-treated |
| Pesticides: | Chemical treatments |
| Local pests: | Apple worms, fireblight |
Owner's comments
The tree has bad sun scald on the south side of the trunk. The trunk is actually u-shaped, with the core rotted away. The tree has to be kept severely pruned back to reduce strain on the trunk and branches.Season records for this tree
| Season | Blossom date | Picking / Yield | Size | Season notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 250kg / 550lbs | 4.5m / 15.0ft high 5.5m / 18.3ft wide |
Canker: Not present Scab: Not present Mildew: Not present Fireblight: Mild attack Cedar-apple rust: Mild attack This was an unprecedented harvest year. We still don't have all the apples picked! |
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