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[Hilborn.E@epamail.epa.gov]

Everyone talks about how heavily this tree bears fruit, however I have
had a different experience.

I purchased an Illinois Everbearing from Stark Brothers in spring 2003.
The tree now has a trunk of about 5" diameter; I have summer pruned it
to keep it as a 12' wide, 10' tall heavily branched bushy tree.  During
June- August , I find 3-5 ripe fruits on it per week.

I do not consider this heavy bearing, although I assume that I must lose
some whole fruits to birds.

What do people mean by fruiting heavily.  Is my experience typical?

Betsy Hilborn
7a NC