We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the branches. These Asian shrubs are very adaptable to poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower …
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We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the stiff, rough branches. Forsythia x intermedia is a …
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The Albemarle Pippin apple originated in the 18th century in what is now Long Island in New York state. It is a green apple recommended for eating fresh, cooking, juicing and producing cider. It was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson, who planted these trees at Monticello. Albemarle Pippin is also known as Newtown Pippin. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the …
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The Comspur Arkblack apple tree is a compact tree that produces abundant fruiting spurs, so a relatively small tree an bear a heavy apple crop. This cultivar produces Arkansas black apples, a tart variety that originated in Arkansas in the 19th century and is used for eating, cooking, and cider. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or …
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Yes, there really was a Granny Smith! Maria Ann Smith propagated this cultivar from a chance seedling in Australia in the 19th century. This distinctive green apple is notable for its crisp texture and tart taste. Its long keeping capacity enables it to be available almost year round. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is …
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The Honey Crisp apple was developed by the University of Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station for its cold hardiness and released for cultivation in 1991. It is a popular eating apple described as sweet, tart, and crisp and noted for its good shelf life. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if …
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The Jonadel apple is a cross between the Jonathan and Delicious apples developed by the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station in the 1920s. It is reported to have the eating and cooking qualities of the Jonathan combined with the longer storage capability of the Delicious. p> The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is …
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Paulared is one of the earliest harvested apples (August) and is widely appreciated for both its fresh eating and cooking qualities. It is related to McIntosh. This cultivar orginated in Sparta, Michigan in 1967 and was named after the grower's wife. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less than …
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The Red Delicious apple is one of the most beloved American apples. Its sweet flavor makes it an enjoyable eating apple and its 12 month keeping capacity means that it is available almost year round. This variety originated in Iowa in the 19th century. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2” or greater, it is considered an apple; if less than 2”, …
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William's Pride apple has an aromatic flavor and is considered a good apple to eat fresh. This cultivar is one of many developed by PRI, a disease resistant apple breeding program, which is a cooperative among Purdue University, Rutgers University and the University of Illinois. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2” or greater, it is considered …
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