We're interested in the apple and peach trees in your backyard and neighborhood
Home About DataThe goal of the Wasatch Back Fruit Tree Project is to aggregate information on the apple and peach trees that community members are successfully growing. To accomplish this, we're enlisting the help of you apple and peach growers to report on the bloom and harvest timing of your trees. It's simple, and the combined information is powerful! See the steps below for how you (and your neighbor, your friend, your friend's friend) can participate.
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Have an Apple or Peach Tree
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Come to an Orientation Meeting
2024 Meetings
Wednesday, April 10: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitors Center
Register: here
Wednesday, April 17: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Park City Library - Community Room
Register: here
If you are unable to attend either of these meetings and still want to participate, contact Wesley Crump (wesley.crump@usu.edu) to arrange tree tag pickup
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Observe Bloom Time
Bloom Time Survey: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8hJuB8IkOFafoGO
On the Bloom Time Survey there will be an option to request DNA testing to determine apple identification if you do not know the cultivar name. Preference will be given to older and well-producing trees.
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Observe Harvest Time
Harvest Time Survey: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PX2bMpK8PIyJGm