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The secret to getting a dwarf apple tree
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jadeforrest
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September 7, 2010 - 6:06 pm

I'd love your feedback on this post. I'm trying to write an article to people who don't know anything about choosing an apple tree. Any suggestions for improvements would be really welcome!

The secret to getting a dwarf apple tree that isn't a nuisance (and IS a zombie):
http://www.plantworking.com/blog/how-to ... apple-tree

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PlumFun
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September 15, 2010 - 7:55 am

You can dig up young trees in the winter and prune many major roots off, replanting the tree with only its fine roots remaining. This deprives it of stored energy the following spring. Slows down the growth plus brings a scion mounted on seedling rootstock into fruiting in around 3 years as opposed to 7-11 years unmolested.

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jadeforrest
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September 16, 2010 - 1:17 pm

That's amazing. Thanks for sharing that plumfan!

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John S
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September 16, 2010 - 5:42 pm

Jade,
I think you explained the process well in the article. I didn't notice anything that I would change.
John S
PDX OR

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jadeforrest
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September 17, 2010 - 12:00 pm

Thank you for your input, John. I appreciate it.

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