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Granny Smith Apple tree

Owner: Randy

Location:  St. Louis, MISSOURI, United States

Age:Planted in about 1990
Age of this tree:30 years
Soil:mostly clay 
Climate at this location:Climate zone 5b, somewhat sheltered area.
Pruning:haven't. Starting to prune to a smaller tree 2015.
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:This tree grows fairly well here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:codling moths

Owner's comments

This tree has been left alone since planting. I have neglected it and never had any fruit from it. Now I'm revisiting it with the goal of reviving it. It currently has 4 main branches, one horizontal the rest vertical. I plan on pruning it over multiple years to try to develop branches closer to the ground.

Season records for this tree

  • 2015

    Size: 4.5m / 15.0ft high   4.5m / 15.0ft wide

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 2010

  • 2009

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