We are only grafting onto the most vigorous roots in a given year. This standard rootstock will also perform well in improved soil in an orchard-style setting. Therefore, with its full vigor, can be used in areas that were once wooded and are now food plots, reclaimed land, shale mountain soil, dryer uplands, and ridges. This standard-size rootstock is adaptable to many soil types and conditions, especially when planted in less desirable locations. This root is a great all-around rootstock for wildlife plantings. This rootstock will develop deep ”Real roots” making it exceptionally well anchored, penetrating well into the subsoil, pulling up lost nutrients, and making it very drought tolerant. Producing a full-size tree for wildlife means much more fruit on a given tree. This Rootstock is an excellent choice for wildlife trees because it produces a full-size 20’ to 30’ tree. Keener Seedling apple is grafted to a standard root that is extremely cold, hardy, and vigorous. Free local pick-up is open to the surrounding states of Pennsylvania. Our largest box is 66″x 14″x 15″ and will hold 15 of the 2-yr trees. We will be pruning the trees back to a shipping height of 66” with the roots. They will range in height between 4′ and 6′ with a trunk diameter of 1/2” to 3/4”.Ģ-yr 4-6′ (5/8”-3/4” dia.) These two-year-old trees will have an extensive root system and can have multiple branches with a diameter of 5/8” and greater. They will range in height between 3′ to 5′ with a trunk diameter of around a 1/2”.Ĥ-6′ (+ 1/2” dia.) These trees will have an extensive root system and typically having multiple branches but many will be solid whips. They will be whips around 3′ high with a trunk diameter of 3/8”.ģ-5′ ( 1/2” dia.) These trees will have a good root system with some possible branching but will mainly be whips. TREE SIZEĢ-3′ ( 3/8” dia.) These trees will have a good root system. This essentially is giving you an identical tree, of the one you see in the picture and description. The Keener Seedling apple is made by using plant tissue from the original tree and attaching it to the new roots. In a no-spray situation I have seen good resistance to apple scab, cedar apple rust, powdering mildew, and fireblight. The great Disease resistance this tree has makes for an excellent tree when planted for wildlife. Keener Seedling has an early bloom with a late ripening period typically late October/December. It ripens extremely late and can hold on to the tree into December. This grafted tree is productive, vigorous, and very disease resistant. The apple is medium in size, sweet, and firm. This apple tree has proven to be an exceptional apple for the North, growing well into Zone 4. Keener Seedling also known as (Rusty Coat), originated in Lincoln County, NC.
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