Apple tree

Abstract

A variety of apple tree of the McIntosh strain, being a full genetic dwarf which even after years of growth maintains short height, the crotch angles of the branches being consistently between 72 and 90 degrees with these angles being maintained without training, the intervals between nodes being consistently short and identifying the tree as a spur-type, propagation on seedling or other rootstock being successful for excellent anchorage, adaptability to a wide range of soil conditions being a very important consideration, the fruit being typical of the Rogers' red McIntosh without any tendency to striping.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of dwarf size and maintenance of that size throughout its productive life, crotch angles between 72 and 90 degrees consistently, little or no training being required to maintain such crotch angles, short intervals between nodes, ability to propagate on seedling and certain rootstocks for excellent anchorage, adaptability to wide range of soil conditions and the production of fruit which is typical of the red McIntosh known as Rogers, the tree being vigorous, round and spreading with small laterals, and hardy.