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Tolman Sweet Apple tree

Owner: Jason

Location:  Barss Corner, NOVA SCOTIA, Canada

Age:Planted in about 1800
Age of this tree:224 years
Soil:Clay, Rocky soil 
Climate at this location:Southern Nova Scotia... Whatever that would be
Pruning:tree has been neglected, attempting to reclaim it
Tree form:Fan
Height:Taller than 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Heavy crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:No significant pests

Owner's comments

Very hearty old tree, produces good fruit in good quantity.

Season records for this tree

  • 2016

    Size: 7.5m / 25.0ft high   7.5m / 25.0ft wide
    Large old tree, likely 100+ years old, not maintained for several decades. Produces two varieties, not sure what the other variety is.