Here’s our Black Limbertwig that arrived bareroot 5 days ago from Trees of Antiquity. I’ve potted it in this #15 tub, using 1 part all-purpose sand and 2 parts Kelloggs Patio Mix by volume plus about a half inch of 1/4" Sequoia Orchid Bark on top to slow down moisture evaporation from the soil. Later this Spring I plan to use some of the branches as scions to top-work our White Winter Pearmain.
Grabbed one of those from @39thparallel back in 2021. Placed it in the ground last March. Seemed pretty vigorous if I recall. Mine started a bit smaller than yours 
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Nice! I did not realize it was a warm climate variety.
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Apples (M. domestica) were once thought to be dependent on chill hours. This was disproved 2 decades ago. Propagation nurseries have since changed their labels.
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According to Ron Joyner at Big Horse Creek Farm, his customers have grown BLT from mountain to swamp, from frigid to hot.
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Steve, based on taste reports I have considered growing this apple off-and on over the decades. I got the itch again last summer when @Luisport was sharing his new apples and ordered it.
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