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["Big Horse Creek Farm" <oldapple@bighorsecreekfarm.com>]

Hi Lawrence,
    Don Yellman's recent replies to your questions are well-stated and I
heartily agree with his opinions. I, too, would recommend you look for
suitable pollinators for the Winesaps as they are indeed very poor
pollinators and will not be successful in providing you with normal yields
in the years to come.

    Cedar apple rust will certainly be a serious problem for you if you have
cedar trees close to the planting site. When we are contacted by people from
the central Piedmont regarding suitable apple varieties for the region, our
first question is always, "Do you have cedar trees nearby"? This is a very
pesky problem in the Piedmont of North Carolina, and as Don says, it usually
requires some pretty nasty chemicals to keep it in control. Removal of all
cedar trees within 1/4 mile is sometimes the best option.

    Good luck with your efforts and feel free to contact us here at Big
Horse Creek Farm should you have any questions.

Regards,

Ron

Ron and Suzanne Joyner
Big Horse Creek Farm
Antique and Heirloom Apples
e-mail: oldapple@bighorsecreekfarm.com
website: www.bighorsecreekfarm.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflondon@mindspring.com>
To: <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 12:16 AM
Subject: [NAFEX] Starkspur Winesap - planting info needed


>
>
> I have just ordered 50 Starkspur Winesap from Starks. They are M7
> rootstock (about 25' tree at maturity), spur-type that bears all over
> the branches and 1/2" caliper plants.
>
> I am in Chapel Hill NC, zone 7 in the Central Piedmont of NC. I was
> wondering about three things:
> 1) What is the best exposure for these trees, S, N?
> 2) How close to large cedar trees can I plant them?
> 3) What will the optimum spacing be? Minimum distance between trees?
> Other questions:
> Will the root system need pruning before planting?
> Should the root crown be planted flush with existing grade?
> Ok to use plenty of cow manure in the soil mix?
>
> Thanks for any feedback.
>
> LL
> --
>
> L.F.London ICQ#27930345 lflondon@mindspring.com
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