Northwest Greening Apple Rootstock/Size:Spy 227 Full Size: 2-4 ft.

Northwest Greening Apple Rootstock/Size:Spy 227 Full Size: 2-4 ft.Overview Northwest Greening is an American heirloom apple with a unique origin story. Allegedly a cross between Golden Russet and Alexander, it was originally planted in 1849 by Jasen Hatch of Iola, Wisconsin. The resulting seedling was initially used as rootstock for another variety that ultimately failed. However, the tree was left to growand it wasnt until the 1870s, when E. W. Daniels of Auroraville, Wisconsin, tasted the fruit, that it gained

which means you won’t be waiting as long for your first harvest compared to other pear varieties

The only surviving tree was a Siberian Crab Apple

MT off of Rose Crossing

Reference Plate (w/ cm grid) Image: Resolution enhanced from a public domain image

That same study reported even higher field-scale productivity of 17

It’s definitely worth growing

but rather one that rewards patience

one of the most influential independent apple breeders in American history

stick with the Russian varieties

It’s too bad we only got a few this first year

A classic heirloom variety known for its reliable yields and resistance to rust

but for the best results in Zone 4