To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [NAFEX] Thanks! (Old apple trees)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:53:48 -0500
Many thanks to everybody that responded
directly or to the list about my
old-apple-tree question.
It makes sense to me that these were once
grafted trees that were the scion was
intentionally permitted to root. The trees
are reported to be very productive, with
quality fruit, so I don't think that they
were planted from seed.
We're getting a thaw this week, and I'll
visit them if I can get through the mud and
slush. I'd love to push back the brambles,
trim some smoker wood, and maybe promote some
growth out of them!
Best regards to all,
Al
[NAFEX] Thanks! (Old apple trees),
Alan Yelvington, 02/15/2011