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["Raby, Brian" <brian.raby@roche.com>]

Dude (as my son would say)

Even if the fruit does not appear to be eatable out of hand, Northern Spy is 
known for its great cider qualities.  I believe it is one of the few apples 
that can stand by itself in a cider batch, though mixing it with other 
varieties wouldn't hurt.

Find someone with a press and try it.  For me and my family, cider pressing 
time is a great time of the year!!

Brian
Sheridan, IN
(beginning to harvest the wonderful, crisp, Ginger Gold apples)

-----Original Message-----
From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org 
[mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Dewey
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 6:23 PM
To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [NAFEX] Mid summer Apple Pruning

My brother asked me this weekend about consequences of pruning a
neglected 40' Northern Spy this time of year - and I couldn't give him
an answer.  The tree was planted by my Father who passed six years ago -
And I doubt he'd done any pruning for years.

One limb to go ASAP is a 8"+ diameter one about five feet of the ground
that interferes with lawn mowing.  Just doing that would be a big help -
and the more serious pruning could wait until dormancy.  This tree is so
big that a bucket truck will be necessary to reach the top.

The tree is located in the Boston suburbs - zone 6.

There is some fruit - but nothing I'd want to eat!

All thoughts welcome!  Thanks!
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