Oak Pin Pistache The "Short Spur" Rule: Most

The "Short Spur" Rule: Most of your crabapples will grow on "spurs"—short

Pest/Disease Resistance: Good

Winter Pruning (The "Clean-Out"): Perform this while the plant is dormant (late January or February) to set the stage for your June harvest

The Color Shift: Look for the "ground color" (the part of the skin without the red blush)

any attempt to "twist" the peach apart while it is firm will likely bruise the fruit

Oak Pin Pistache The "Short Spur" Rule: MostDescription: Also know as Swamp Oak. Deeply lobed dark green leaves turn scarlet to russet in fall. Pyramidal to round crown. One of the faster growing oaks. Widely used native oak in home landscapes. Scientific Name: Quercus palustris Type: Deciduous Full Grown Size: Height 60 70' ft, Width 25 40' ft Light Requirements: Sun to semi shade USDA Zones: 4 8