CedarSwamp
5 year old buck +
I have an orchard with mid-season trees near a bow stand and then I have later maturing trees farther from the stand. I’m in Zone 4. I’ve tried getting away with some zone 5 trees in the past and haven’t had any luck. I won’t use these for human consumption....they’re just for the deer.
I’m looking to add around 6 early season trees that would preferably finish dropping apples before around Sept 15th which is around when bow season begins.
Yellow Transparent is about ideal though I’d like other options and more disease resistant options.
On my radar are Zestar, Lodi, Whitney Crab, and Columbia Crab. I’d love a couple Crab options but I’m afraid most crabs like Columbia and Whitney will hold onto apples into bow season.
Please let me know if anyone has some good thoughts. Thanks!
I’m looking to add around 6 early season trees that would preferably finish dropping apples before around Sept 15th which is around when bow season begins.
Yellow Transparent is about ideal though I’d like other options and more disease resistant options.
On my radar are Zestar, Lodi, Whitney Crab, and Columbia Crab. I’d love a couple Crab options but I’m afraid most crabs like Columbia and Whitney will hold onto apples into bow season.
Please let me know if anyone has some good thoughts. Thanks!