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I'm finding Bud.118 is hardy & drought tolerant, but tends to have over-growth at the graft union, and trees want to lean.  I even had one fall over, in soft soil & slighty windy location. 
 
Also, you must keep trunks clear of anything which can keep the bark moist, even weeds, because this causes roots to start-- weak areas for entrance of insects & disease.
 
tc, s.WI, light soil, plenty of tests of harsh winter & drought.
 
 

>Has anyone tried any of these apples? The few descriptions of Quebec
>Belle and Newtosh in catalogs seem to come from the same source. I'm
>planning on planting Spy (and am happy to take any cold hardy
>rootstock recommendations-I was thinking Bud 118) if I don't hear
>anything great about Quebec Belle or Sandow. Newton is too late for my
>locale in Northern VT and I really love the Newton flavor and texture
>and haven't found any others apples that remind me of it. Thanks.
>
>-Sherlock
 

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