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will Dolgo and Queen Cox cross pollinate?
Probably. Crabapples have durable pollen and a longer than average bloom period, however climate factors can shorten flower viability in some years. Queen Cox is considered self fertile, so it doesn't need a pollinizer, but they should work together.
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Are Queen Cox trees prone to disease? My tree died suddenly this year in a few weeks time. All the leaves on one branch turned brown and died, I removed it and a week later I was out in my yard and the whole tree looks dead. My other apple tree, an Arkansas black I bought at the same time looks happy and healthy. I'm not really sure what happened.
It's hard to diagnose after the fact, but yes as a Cox Pippin apple, Queen Cox does have some vulnerabilty that is associated with the line. That said, Cox apples tend towards scab and mildew, which doesn't sound like what happened to yours.
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Will Queen Cox pollinize Evereste crab apple?
Yes, they should cross pollinate
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what is the spread of a mature dwarf Queen Cox apple tree?
Roughly 12 feet wide as a dwarf.
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Would this tree do well in Lubbock Texas?
Possible yes, it will at least flower and set fruit.
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Would this variety do well in Raleigh, NC?
It should if pruned correctly and monitored for common apple diseases like apple scab that are common in humid summer climates.
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How wide should a trellis be for the 3-tier espaliered Queen Cox?
As small at 6 feet, or as wide as 16 feet, depending of what you're looking for in the final shape and size.
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Will this tree pollinate other apple trees in the same bloom group?
Yes, and in adjacent bloom groups!
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How big will 3-tier espalier tree grow?
This rootstock grows to 16 feet tall, but you should be able to train and prune it to whatever size you require.
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When does this apple tree leaf out usually?
Apple trees can take 4-6 weeks to leaf out after being in cold storage. If your tree does not leaf out by then please contact us for a credit or replacement.
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I purchased the Mini Dwarf Queen Cox but it has two different sizes listed. Is it going to be 2-3' or 5'? How wide will it also be when fully grown? Thank you.
The mini-drawf trees will be 2'-3' tall, which is already nearly 50% of their mature height already. It will be a whip and may or may not have side branching as much as 2 feet wide.
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will my area Dahlonega Ga have enough chill hours for this apple tree?
Probably not, you will do better with a Fuji like Beni Shogun, or another low chill apple.
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Can a self fertile tree such as the Queen Cox be used to pollinate the Honeycrisp?
Yes it can!
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Will these survive triple digit weather with enough water? If not what breeds would be recommended to survive in zone 9 and triple digit heat?(cider apples as well not just fresh eating varieties)
With enough water most trees can survive triple digit weather, but Queen Cox may require more chilling hours than you have. Low chill apples, like Beni Shogun, will produce better.
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How large and how old do the 3-tier espalier Queen Cox ship?
4'-5' tall and roughly 2'-3' wide. Box is only so big.
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I need to replace a Belgian espaliered apple that has died. I was wondering if I would be able to prune your tree to fit my Belgian espalier frame? Can you tell me how large the tree is and ideally could you send a picture? Also when would you ship? I am in Maryland. Thank you!
Any tree should be able to be trained for you Belgin Fence, so this would be fine. It ships as a 3-year old grafted tree with minimal branching. Shipping to Maryland begins in March.
