(April 24, 2025) Post-winter update -- Tree is in good shape with no winter damage. This tree has the 2nd largest caliper of my trees next to the container Reed.
(January 28, 2024) Post Deep Freeze Update -- Protected with remay cloth and trouble light. Low of 14.9F. Some damaged leaves.
(October 26, 2023) Pre-Winter Report -- Tree bare rooted for import into Canada late June of 2023. Planted in ground early July. Tree has branched out tremendously via Duke graft. Long Southgate graft appears to have taken and is pushing new growth.