Cloning the Superfruit

Photo by Marianne Lee
The rising popularity of the Honeycrisp has lessened consumer desire for many equally delicious varieties.
Photo by Marianne Lee
Apple varieties differ widely in color and taste, some are better for baking and still others might be better for eating or making cider. A trip to a local orchard allows you the opportunity to try them all to find your favorite.
Photo by Marianne Lee
Orchardist Greg Ostheimer quickly learned the importance of rootstock and cloning his successful trees when he bought Rocky Brook Orchard (shown here) in 1999.
Photo by Marianne Lee
Photo by Marianne Lee