Apple tree

#The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apple tree. I discovered the original tree in a mature, cultivated state growing in the yard of Esther Bollman, at 604 East H St., Ontario, Calif. Although the parentage is unknown, it most likely is the Newtown Pippin.

#My attention was attracted to the original tree because of its early leafing and blooming in the spring after an unusually mild winter. Although most potential pollinators were delayed two months by the mild winter, this tree nevertheless had a fair crop of apples. Such performance indicates that this tree does not require as much winter chill to break its dormancy as do most apple trees.

#The original tree has thrived in the Ontario, Calif. area even though this area frequently is beset by heavy smog. Although disease resistance is largely dependent upon the condition of the root stock, the original tree has never shown any signs of disease.

#The tree and its fruit are shown in the Drawing, in which some of the distinguishing characteristics may be observed.

#FIG. 1 shows the original tree in the foregound with its thick foliage, and having new branches near the top that tend to grow straight up without support.

#FIG. 2 shows a trunk of the original tree.

#The following is a detailed description of the characteristics of this new and distinct apple tree.

#The original tree is a semi-dwarf. Possibly this is because of its tight bark, which may be due to the low relative humidity that is prevalent in Ontario. The tree has a rounded and spreading top. New branches tend to grow straight up without support, as shown in FIG. 1. The tree has the characteristics of spur-type trees in that it has very dense vigorous and rapidly growing foliage, as is also shown in FIG. 1.

#The tree has a medium-sized smooth grayish-white trunk with a light purple blush and yellow faded streaks as shown in FIG. 2.