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Tree Fruit

A classic bittersweet cider apple, Dabinett is cultivated widely in England.
A classic bittersweet cider apple, Dabinett is cultivated widely in England.

The Fruit Horticulture program had two primary research missions: variety evaluation and cultural management in tree fruit production. The results of our work are made available to the public through workshops, seminars, publications, bulletins, field days and on the internet.

Rescue pear, introduced by WSU Mount Vernon NWREC in 1987.
Rescue pear, introduced by WSU Mount Vernon NWREC in 1987.
Puget Spice crabapple, introduced by WSU Mount Vernon NWREC in 2012.
Puget Spice crabapple, introduced by WSU Mount Vernon NWREC in 2012.
Kingston Black, a popular English bittersharp cider apple, makes a balanced single-varietal cider.
Kingston Black, a popular English bittersharp cider apple, makes a balanced single-varietal cider.