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Newtown Pippin Apple tree

Owner: Liz

Location:  Coos Bay, OR, United States

Age:Planted in about 1800
Age of this tree:224 years
Climate at this location:Temperature 40-70, occasional 30s or 80s (Fahrenheit) Humidity 60-100% 30" rainfall per year.
Pruning:Hasn't been pruned in 20 years or more
Tree form:Standard
Height:Taller than 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:None observed

Owner's comments

This is a massive, ancient tree. I would so love to prune it and the others on this property but have no idea where to begin.