PINNACLE — The Annual Fall Heirloom Apple Tree Sale at Horne Creek Farm will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The sale will be on-going throughout the Fall; Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. until all trees are sold.
Horne Creek's Southern Heritage Apple Orchard has plenty of apple varieties to choose from — Blacktwig, Jonalicious, Virginia Beauty and multiple selections from the Limbertwig family are just a few available to purchase. Jason Bowen, the site’s horticulturist, will be available to provide information on what varieties are good for cooking, making apple butter, or cider, etc. We know you’re sure to find something you like!
The rootstocks that cuttings from an apple tree are grafted onto determines the size trees that one ends up with. For the Fall sale, the site is offering trees on M7 and MM111 rootstock. Both of these rootstocks were developed in England. M7 produces a semi-dwarf tree which will reach a mature height of 14 – 16 ft, depending on how it is pruned. Bearing age for fruit is typically 3 – 5 years. The tree does not need to be staked and should be planted a minimum of 12 ft. apart. MM111 produces a semi-dwarf tree which will grow to 15 – 25 ft., depending on how it is pruned. It typically takes 5 – 7 years, sometimes more, for the trees to bear fruit. The tree is free-standing and should be planted a minimum of 18 ft. apart.
All trees are $24 each. Payment can be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover), debit card, check, or cash. Please note: There is a limit of 10 trees per family. Trees are being sold for home use only, not commercial endeavors.
Dwarf trees will be offered at the site’s annual Arbor Day Apple Tree sale in the spring.
As a very special added bonus for all the apple enthusiasts out there, the site is very excited to announce that Tom Brown, a renowned heirloom apple hunter from Clemmons, NC, will be doing a presentation in the Horne Creek Farm Visitor Center from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and again from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Mr. Brown began his search for old southern apples in 1997; and, since that time, has discovered over 1000 varieties, with an actual original tree being found in each case. Seats are limited, so please arrive early!
This program is sponsored by the site’s non-profit, the North Carolina Living Historical Farm Committee, Inc. Money generated from the sale of the apple trees will help with the upkeep of the Southern Heritage Apple Orchard.
So, make plans now to come out to our annual tree sale and help preserve an integral part of the South's agricultural heritage. Call 336-325-2298 for more information.
Directions: Horne Creek Living Historical Farm is located at 308 Horne Creek Farm Rd., Pinnacle, NC 27043. To reach the site, take the Pinnacle Exit (#129) off US Hwy 52 and follow the state historic signs.
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