You are buying 3 dormant cuttings 6 " long of White Transparent apple tree, Scion cuttings for Grafting
Cuttings will not have roots, no leaves, for grafting purposes
White Transparent apple tree, (Yellow Transparent), is a chance seedling which was found in the Wagner nursery in Riga around 1850. The White Transparent apple is medium to large fruit with transparent pale yellow skin. Crisp, sweet and juicy, but very short life after ripening on or off the tree. White Transparent apples are often picked in a greener stage for cooking. Excellent for sauce, pie and drying. Bears very young and heavily.
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Cider, Cooking / Sauces, Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Very Early
Bloom Period: Early
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: Russia 1850
Storage: A few weeks
Disease Resistance: Excellent
Change or add variety of/to your apple tree yourself.
You can do it!
Cuttings will be cut fresh in the day of the shipping.
It is recommended to keep cuttings till spring time in lightly wet wood shavings in the bottom drawer of refrigerator or 2 4C, until proper time for grafting starts in your region.
Limited quantities, collect them while they last.
They could be kept in the fridge up to 8-10 month in right conditions.
Grafting instructions here (*.pdf file): http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/ho/ho39/ho39.pdf
Payment must be received within 3 days after the purchase, then I ship the item. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you.
I prefer to ship Mondays or Tuesdays only. Shipping is First class mail with tracking number within USA.
Grafting
Keep bud wood in lightly moisture wood shavings in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator until the right time for grafting begins. Choose method of grafting you most comfortable with and pick right time for it. Depending from the region you live it could be anywhere from early March till April.
Protect grafted cuttings from wind and sun exposure for a month. Once you see new growth 1-2 inches slowly remove plastic bag within 5-7 days. Cut the tip first, next day make opening bigger and so on.
Beware of plant quarantine in your country. Seller will not be responsible for confiscated items on the border. Bid responsible. Due to shipping and heat concerns this sale is as is and non refundable/no returns.
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