cshenk wrote:
I planted them late fall, later than normally advised and with the
far
harsher than normal winter on the east coast, expected they had
died.

2 weeks ago we saw buds. Last week we saw a few greening bits.
Today, literally overnight one burst into bloom

If you want to have strong healthy apple trees, as soon as they set
fruit, you'll be out there pulling them all off this 1st season!!

Tom J