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- Fire Blight of Apple
- Fire blight is a destructive bacterial disease of apples and pears that kills blossoms, shoots, limbs, and, sometimes, entire trees (figs. 1, 2). The disease...
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- Apple Tree Propagation: Grafting
- Several grafting techniques are possible. The one to use depends on the conditions under which the grafting is to be done. Whip grafting, sometimes called bench...
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- Apple Scab
- Apple scab is the most important fungal disease of apples in eastern growing regions of the United States, especially in the cooler climate regions. If not controlled...
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- Understanding Apple Tree Size: Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf and Standard
- Apple rootstocks have traditionally been divided into three groups: standard, semi-dwarf, and dwarf.A standard size tree refers to trees growing on seedling rootstock...
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- Controlling Apple Tree Size by Horticultural Means
- The use of dwarfing rootstocks is the primary means utilized to affect tree size. Apples are the fruit crop that most commonly utilizes dwarfing rootstock. Size...
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In This Resource Area
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All about understanding and choosing the right rootstock
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Characteristics, descriptions, and how to choose the best to grow and eat
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Buying and planting trees
Managing Apple Trees and Orchards
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Insects, diseases, wildlife and other challenges
Propagating Apple Rootstocks and Trees
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Grafting, budding, tissue culture, and all about how rootstocks are developed
- Links to apple information specific to your area
Answers from our Experts
- November 07, 2012
- What causes my apple and pear trees to look like they have been burned with a torch?
- January 11, 2012
- How do I find out what variety my apple tree it is? Can my local Extension office tell me ?
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