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We just replaced our apple trees in our little orchard. I needed a pollinator for the Wagener apples we replaced. I like Wagener's because they're similar to a
by Loughla 7y ago
We just replaced our apple trees in our little orchard. I needed a pollinator for the Wagener apples we replaced. I like Wagener's because they're similar to a Johnathan, but stand our clay soils quite a bit better.
The only options the company (Starks Bros. in Louisiana, Mo. literally the only thing in that town) had for pollinators for that tree were $20 red delicious (sold out), $20 yellow delicious (sold out), and the $89 Cox's Orange Pippin. So we ordered one.
I have legitimately never heard of that tree until I ordered one to plant this week. I've said to everyone I know that it had better be the best apple I've ever eaten for that price!
What a weird coincidence.
- Wildgoose 7y agoIt's a great apple - they're popular in England. My own favourite is probably Worcester Pearmain. England is blessed with a huge variety of apple types, it's just a shame that the supermarkets concentrate on a fairly small selection. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worcester_Pearmain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worcester_Pearmain