11/30. Planted today. Shown below are before and after shots of the sequoia bark covering. The new and old soil colors are different but it is the same soil mix.
Is the netting to prevent birds from getting all the fruit?
Is that an aluminum you’re using to hold up the netting? If so, what kind of wind can it withstand?
@jsteph00921
See this thread:
Looking forward to it being covered in fruit.
Nice location! My moms crabapple did great and put on some growth.
I bet its an excellent pollinator too.
I bet it is beautiful now! We love how well your yard turned out!
Glad to hear it is doing well.
Richard is too busy lately? Not so many replies from Richard lately. Hope all is well.
@Richard and i spoke about a week ago. He has projects going always. As we all get older keeping up with everything does not get easier. Hopefully he has time to check in sometime soon with the forum. Many come here to read his posts.
Looks really good!
2025/11/30.
Here is the one fruit I allowed to mature on the young tree. Graph paper squares are 1".
The flavor is apple with overtones of sour and bitter. Overall I’d rate it very good. Janet says it’s a keeper. ![]()
Very glad to hear the good reviews! I love that both you and your wife like it!



