unique unknown “wilt004”

$60.00

Unique unknown “wilt004” heritage apple tree. Select available rootstock and delivery method. See general information & FAQ’s before ordering.

  • Local pickup in SW Colorado available for all trees.
  • Shipping available only for trees that have a “shippable size” listed under the Delivery Method dropdown. Cost of shipping/handling included in price.

Description

A historic tree of lost identity discovered at Myler’s Corner an early homestead located in Montezuma County, Colorado. 

DNA results inform that this apple’s mother is Dutch Mignonne which was a popular Victorian garden apple with great flavor for fresh eating and in pies and sauce. It’s unknown father shares ancestry with Frequin Rouge a desired cider apple. 

Please grow this apple so we can get to know it! It comes from prized lineage. 

This is one of MORP’s endangered Guardian Trees. We encourage you to grow it and add it to Fruit RegisTREE to help with our preservation efforts.

Additional information

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