Many stone fruits (peaches and plums, for example) tend to have longest life spans in dry western climates. Approximate expected productive life: Apple and Pear, standard 20 to 40 years …

Local fruit tree chilling information and data are available from agricultural universities and extension offices, area retail nurseries and via internet search. For example, the University of …

This means that each tree is budded with five different selections, but at harvest time the smallest of the five resulting limbs is removed. That's how Dave Wilson Nursery gets a greater …

A tree won’t grow as large when there are competing trees close by. Close-planting works best when rootstocks of similar vigor are planted together. As a four-in-one-hole planting, for …

The better adapted tree will have fewer problems, be easier to maintain and more likely to become a strong and healthy, productive fruit tree. For sites with poor drainage, wet soil …

Honeycrisp is an exceptional variety developed from a cross of Macoun and Honeygold at the University of Minnesota in 1991. This crisp, juicy, sweet apple has a luxurious flavor and has …

Dave Wilson Nursery is the largest industry-leading fruit, nut, and shade tree nursery in the nation. We’re home of the Independence Almond and proud to be family owned

Six apple varieties on one 3-tier espaliered tree: Braeburn, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Gravenstein and Red Delicious.

Long-time favorite for its sweetness and flavor. Reliable producer, adapted to many climates. Pollenizer for Red Delicious.

(Calville Blanc d’Hiver) Classic French dessert apple, also excellent for cooking and cider. (Long-time apple tester Warren Manhart of Portland, Oregon regards Calville as ‘the best pie and …