M111, 10th leafNice trees. What rootstock is that first picture and how old is the tree
So cool Dan. Pics like these keep me focused on getting trees planted and protected. Could you snap some close ups of the AB apples next chance you get?
Great looking trees, Dan. Your Ark. Black gives me an idea of what ours at camp will hopefully look like in a few more years. Ours is growing really well - it's a 2nd leaf tree this past summer.
Are you gonna use some of those apples for your family ?? Looks like lots of good eats hanging in those trees !!
In my area, when Arkansas Blacks are ready to pick (usually mid to late October), they are still very tart and hard as a rock. They ripen in storage over a month or two.I wonder when my Arkansas Black trees will be ripe in east central, mn. A couple seemed dark purple on Sunday and I gave them the pull test and they were still snug on the tree. Might have to cut into one this weekend if I get a chance.
Oh - I'm not in it for the beauty..... my apples are strictly for the deer. I learned a long time ago that deer can't read. They don't obey the deer crossing signs along the road, they don't read the books we do..because they don't always do what the books say they will do, and they sure are not brand loyal like the TV shows and glossy mags would like for us to believe either!!! Nope my apples can win the "ugly duckling" trophy every time....don't care.....as long as the deer like them....that is all that matters to me! Sort of the "They may call me Bimbo, but at least they call me" sort of mentality!!!J-Bird - Deer eat spots & all !! Some of our older apple trees don't make pretty apples and the deer hammer them anyway.
Thanks Dan!This is the best I have for now. They will get a lot darker over the next month. Usually not ready to pick until mid to late October.