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Karmijn de Sonnaville Apple tree

Owner: Karen

Location:  Quilcene, WA, United States

Age:Planted in about
Soil:Amended very rocky but well drained 
Climate at this location:Maritime PNW
Pruning:Yes
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Un-treated

Owner's comments

Added this tree to our young (planted spring 2009) orchard for fresh eating, to make hard cider, and because it is reported to keep well. Lots of fruit spurs this winter, hope to get our first fruit this summer!