Friday, June 10, 2011

The Origin of the Wolf River Apple

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Discovered around 1875 near the Wolf River in Wisconsin, this variety is resistant to scab, mildew, fire blight and cedar apple rust. The Wolf River apple is very winter hardy, and has a long-lived pale-yellow skin that is nearly covered with bright-red flush and red stripes. This tree bears early and yields enormous fruits, often 1 lb. or more

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