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McIntosh Apple tree

Owner: Christopher

Location:  Burrillville, RI, United States

Age:Planted in about 2017
Age of this tree:9 years
Soil:Upper layers are dense, nutrient rich soil. Lower layers where roots are is relatively sandy and well draining. 
Climate at this location:agricultural zone 6a.
Pruning:not currently
Tree form:Standard
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Organic treatments
Local pests:caterpillars and ants

Owner's comments

Seems to be relatively hardy against scab and fire blight.