I have heard from Trees of Antiquity that Pineapple Pear, Red Clapp's, Winter Nellis, or Warren pears will pollinate Magness. If anyone knows/hear of any other pears that would be suitable for pollinating Magness update this string. Thanks

Does anyone know what other pear will pollinate Magness besides Seckel?

Cut back the areas of the central leader that was effected because it showed no growth. I have two lower limbs that are about a foot long each so cut about 1/3 the way down to a node pointing upward. I will begin spraying with Bordeaux spray in the spring before the buds break and every week until J...

I have heard the same, however here in PA, we only have a 50% harvest of normal this year. Get set for apple prices to skyrocket. As for my Stanley Plum, Richard and Scott from Orange Pippin visited my home orchard yesterday. Richard does not believe the pictured tree is a Stanley plum even though I...

Thanks dmtaylor. I will get the Hickories taken care of as soon as possible. I know nothing will grow under/near black walnuts. I will check with the PA Extension Service on Monday about this. Planting near Hickories may be true. I planted a clematis at the base of the tree hoping it would grow up t...

I went to Biglerville, PA yesterday and visited several orchards. I bought apples not generally available in the grocery. I have eaten one of each and I admit that Stayman so far tastes the best. I will not be planting Pleasant or York in my collection!

Almost all of the apple trees with this issue have been in the ground two years now. I am going to get my soil tested by the Univ. of Penn Extension service; however maybe someone has a suggestion or dealt with a similar problem. All of my apple trees are situated ideally with a southerly exposure a...

I planted two new pear trees this year, a Magness and Seckel. I bought Magness because it was developed in Maryland so should grow well in this area. The Seckel has taken off, however the Magness has hardly done anything. Does anyone have experience growing the Magness pear? What ph do pear trees gr...

Henry Fields estimated the Stanley Prune will to grow 15' to 20' tall. The Italian and Green Gage that I planted this year are semi dwarf so they will probably get 12' to 16' tall (purchased from Antique Apple website). I planted the Stanley Plum the autumn when I first moved into my house so it had...

I found a site that describes/pictures the parts of an apple:

http://appleparermuseum.com/AppleAnatomy.htm

Thanks to Apple Parer Museum and Mike Viney

Thought I might share this site. Someone out there, besides me, must be interested in those ten dots between the skin and the core of the apple.

Good suggestion. I advertise my apples in my signature hoping that other people in the area would start contacting each other and perhaps get more comments on my selections.

I have attached a picture of my Stanley Plum. I just let it grow this summer and will trim back after the leaves fall. I am hoping for fruit next year.

Does this effect the entire tree? The brown (?) spots may be an indication of cedar rust however I do not know if the condition of the fruit would be effected like in your photo (somebody more knowledgeable please comment). If it is a problem where you live, the best, so called "organic" spray, woul...

I don't know what they are however my mouth is watering... Can't wait for next season. BTW - the picture of the yellow apple with rose bluch looks like it has bumps on the bottom. If it does, Golden Delicous could be one of its parents. I am learning about apples myself, however I hope you will have...

Definitely adding Ken's Red to my list and may try an A. deliciosa (I heard it can withstand temps down to 10 degrees F. I have heard Ken's Red is one of the best tasting hardy kiwis. Taking Issai off my listing (maybe a male for pollinating my others?). Next year I will be constructing an area to p...