Identification

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• Identification Cultivation

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Chapter 15 The Apple

• Apples are very hardy
• Adapts well to different soils and climates
• A good choice to grow

3
Rootstocks

• Dwarf 6-7 feet tall
• Semi-dwarf 12 feet tall
• Standard 15- 25 feet tall

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Differences

• Standard requires more pruning, but produces more
  fruit, lives longer

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Culture

• If growing well, you should be picking your fruit
  in a few years, maybe in 2-3 years

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Crab apples

• Good pollinators
• Favorite is Dolgo

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Insects and Diseases

• Viruses difficult to control, weaken tree, and
  shorten its life

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Pests

• Maggot, codling moth, apple scab
• Aphid, sawfly, San Jose scale

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Cultivars

• When picking
• Flavor
• Texture
• Use of your apple

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Conclusion

• There are many apples to choose from. They are
  easy to grow and produce many fruits per tree.