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  • From: Jwlehman@aol.com
  • To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org, osborn@warnell.uga.edu
  • Subject: [NAFEX] Crab apple scion wood
  • Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:57:23 EST

Dear group,

Last summer at the annual NAFEX meeting, one of the field stops was at my
persimmon & pawpaw orchard. As they rode the wagon past an apple tree
extremely loaded with small red apples they asked what variety? It is a
seedling
that has been here for maybe 15 years and I was planning to cut it down. Just
before they placed the lunching rope around my neck I promised to save it a
few more years. I now have scion wood available for those that wanted it,
or anybody else. Here is a brief description.

Except for years with late hard frosts it bears heavily every year. They
turn deep red starting Sept and remain usually until November. Fireblight
hasn't been a huge problem, I'd say from memory very little. I didn't notice
dead limbs today when cutting scion wood. The fruits are about 1 inch in dia.
and I'd think would be about the right size for pickling. They are eatable, a
little puckery, from the tree. Today I had trouble getting good wood that
wasn't loaded with fruiting spurs. It does sucker badly and but even the
suckers have spurs so couldn't get good wood from them either. David Osborn,
NAFEX member plans to propagate it for wildlife.

I now have wood, most smaller than pencil dia. Most of last years growth
bigger than 1/4 inch are loaded with fruit spurs. It is first come first
served for the best wood. Each stick should be good for at least three
grafts.
All I ask is reimburse the postage. Send me your mailing address and the
number of pieces you want.

Jerry








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