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I have an apple tree in my yard which was planted by the previous home owner. I am wondering if you could identify it for me and give me advice on how...
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Asked July 10, 2014, 1:32 PM EDT
I have an apple tree in my yard which was planted by the previous home owner. I am wondering if you could identify it for me and give me advice on how to prune it so that it produces better fruit. Also, I would like to know if the apples it is producing are good for human consumption.
Mille Lacs County Minnesota
Expert Response
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/fruit/apples-and-pears-in-minnesota-home-gardens/
In regards to f"or human consumption", it is all about taste. If you like them they are good to eat. They maybe a pie apple and then most prefer them in pies or sauce. The way to decide is a taste test. Pie apples have a very firm, tart flesh.
In regards to f"or human consumption", it is all about taste. If you like them they are good to eat. They maybe a pie apple and then most prefer them in pies or sauce. The way to decide is a taste test. Pie apples have a very firm, tart flesh.
Thank you, but I am still uncertain as to what type of Apple tree this is. I am guessing some type of crabapple but I don 't know
It is a case of wait and see or contact the previous owner for more information. It looks like a young tree. The apples already look large for crab apples and have no red on them, my guess would be it is a larger apple. Zestar and Snow Queen are small eating apples.
