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Post by smsmith on Jan 10, 2020 12:06:34 GMT -6
At $2.50 each, I cannot resist. I agree that at that price point it is an easy decision. I assume the deciduous plugs from U ID are just as good as the conifer plugs. I've been impressed and pleased with the conifer plugs (in numerous sizes) that I've received from them. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jan 10, 2020 12:42:57 GMT -6
At $2.50 each, I cannot resist. I agree that at that price point it is an easy decision. I assume the deciduous plugs from U ID are just as good as the conifer plugs. I've been impressed and pleased with the conifer plugs (in numerous sizes) that I've received from them. I ordered 10 Bur Oak as well. Never tried the Conifers. That’s good to hear. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 27, 2020 18:16:22 GMT -6
Just planted another 10 common wild apple, along with 10 Bur Oak from Univ of Idaho. Always impressed with their plugs!  |
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Post by smsmith on Apr 27, 2020 18:39:36 GMT -6
Just planted another 10 common wild apple, along with 10 Bur Oak from Univ of Idaho. Always impressed with their plugs!
Yep, me too. I think U of ID will be the only place I order from in the future. Maybe a just few bareroots from the SWCD too. I think I could plant 100 plugs in the same time it takes to do 35-50 bareroots. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 30, 2020 7:51:21 GMT -6
I think I have around 50-75 of these planted and the survival is near 90%. They do well in a tube. Time for some spring maintenance. Looking like a couple could produce apples this year, we will see.
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Post by Sandbur on Apr 30, 2020 9:58:35 GMT -6
I think I have around 50-75 of these planted and the survival is near 90%. They do well in a tube. Time for some spring maintenance. Looking like a couple could produce apples this year, we will see. I wish I had planted some of those about 30 years ago. I was concerned about hardiness. I do have Some of grandma in law’s seedlings. Maybe just as good. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 30, 2020 13:11:19 GMT -6
I have been using wild apple as a tree row option. I wish the CRP program would allow wild apple or even Chestnut Crab etc...in the tree rows. Those trees would be ideal for wildlife and would not likely get plowed under after the contract expires.
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Post by smsmith on Feb 2, 2022 11:41:41 GMT -6
I think I have around 50-75 of these planted and the survival is near 90%. They do well in a tube. Time for some spring maintenance. Looking like a couple could produce apples this year, we will see. I'm getting a few wild apple plugs from U of ID this spring. Have you tasted any fruit from those you've planted? I assume they are making "apple" sized fruit vs. crabapple sized? |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Feb 2, 2022 13:17:51 GMT -6
So far the fruit has been real small (crab size). But, these trees are just starting to produce. I am anxious to see what happens in the few years.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Feb 2, 2022 13:35:55 GMT -6
So I assume the fruit size will increase as the tree matures, am I right on that?
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Post by smsmith on Feb 2, 2022 13:40:10 GMT -6
So I assume the fruit size will increase as the tree matures, am I right on that? It may, but there's no guarantee. Many wild apples run on the small side. I'm not sure how a person delineates a 2" fruit as being a crab or an apple. I assume ultimately it would come down to genetics (many people call Chestnut Crab simply Chestnut. It isn't universally accepted as being a crabapple). |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Feb 2, 2022 13:44:00 GMT -6
This year was so dry and I don't think the small fruit was a good long term indication.
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Post by smsmith on Feb 2, 2022 13:49:51 GMT -6
This year was so dry and I don't think the small fruit was a good long term indication. I would agree. I have one wild tree that produced fruit over 2" in 2020, but in '21 most were smaller. From the form and leaves of that tree I'd call it an apple. With any luck, this year will be drought free and we'll get a more clear picture of what the fruit actually "should" be. Some trees will always throw variably sized fruit, even when thinned. Some trees won't grow large apples unless they're thinned. Some trees just crank out large fruit with no thinning. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Feb 2, 2022 14:14:28 GMT -6
We will get a nice start to the year for moisture as this melts! I really hope we get good rain this year!
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 2, 2022 18:03:15 GMT -6
I got larger chestnut crabs with the first year they fruited. They ran over two inches. As the tree aged, the fruit was smaller.
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