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Cox's Orange Pippin Apple tree

Owner: Mike

Location:  Grattan Township, MICHIGAN/KENT, United States

Age:Planted in about 2005
Age of this tree:20 years
Soil:Clay with some sand 
Climate at this location:Lake-modified, continental
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Medium crops
Growth:This tree grows fairly well here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Chemical treatments

Owner's comments

This has been one of the most pest-prone trees in my orchard but much of this is owing to the lack of a comprehensive management program. As of 2014, there has been two solid years of production. In 2013, the fruit was sweeter due to favorable weather (warm sunny days and cool nights?). Flavor has been excellent when good.