2023 - Pruned out more original tree especially around grafts. Removed all of Cowgate so Zestar will eventually be south half of tree with Discovery north half. Four more grafts done on nearby branches. Very little growth but all live. Other grafts doing fine, some good new growth. AND the first apple! 9/12 "tested" it and it came off. Similar timing as Discovery. Waited just a week to eat -- juicy, sweet, flavorful, nice texture. Not crisp but not tender. Sweet aftertaste. Nice eating. Looking forward to more.

2022 - Did another graft nearer tree from '21 graft, grew fine. Other grafts look good.

2021 - All grafts good, including new one. Cleared out around and tied older ones more horizontal.

2020 - Cut scions February, grafted on 3 nearby branches end May. All took. Heading toward being sw 1/3 of tree. Pruned out some growth around grafts.

2019 - Graft has good growth so cut a piece and direct grafted onto branch nearby. Later discovered it was gone, assume knocked off by bird or squirrel. Original doing fine.

2017 - scion from Marie, Omaha (GF), buds swelling and some green. Graft on a7 popped but died. Graft on sw branch of Lilli 4 buds popped and grew, not real vigorous but OK.

Online Notes: ... Many people like them even more than Honeycrisp. Crisp, juicy, and sweet with a little tartness. ... (alan) - an outstanding late summer apple.