New fruit tree growing from stump

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DigMontana Libby, MT(Zone 4b) Jun 19, 2008

The previous owners cut down a fruit tree to put a fence up. Every year the stump would grow sprouts near it and I would cut them off. Two summers ago I decided to let one of the sprouts grow, it is now about 7 feet tall and healthy looking. I'm wondering if this new tree will produce fruit eventually? I'am pretty sure it is an apple tree. It looks like one. Thanks DM

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Doug9345 Durhamville, NY(Zone 5b) Jun 19, 2008

I'm sure it it will in time. I'd think that it will act about like a seedling would. Since it's coming from the roots what kind, how long it will take and how big it will get are all unknowns.

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bettydee La Grange, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 21, 2008

If it's an apple tree, chances are it will need a pollinator to produce fruit.

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DigMontana Libby, MT(Zone 4b) Jun 21, 2008

Thanks for the responses.

I do have 3 other apple trees. I did not see any blossoms this year on the stump tree. I'll wait till next year and see if it gets any.

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