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["Doreen Howard" <gardendiva@charter.net>]

Mark Lee wrote:
Why would an apple tree bloom this time of year?  The variety that now is in bloom is Fireside.  We had summer-like weather in April this year, followed by a dry stressful summer.  The last few weeks have been wet and cooler. 

 

You answered your own question.  Stress will cause a fruit tree to bloom in late summer or early fall.  Disease, drought and extreme temperatures are all culprits that cause a second bloom.  I've seen it happen to peach trees several times.

Doreen Howard