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Pretty old apple tree in the garden which produces hundreds of not-great-tasting apples every year looks like it’s in a bit of a state. I had to cut back a weird branch that had been cut before, presumably because it shot out horizontally, and there’s a ton of rot.

It’s not in danger of hitting any buildings if it ever does fall, although could maybe take out a distracted child or two if I’m lucky.

Is there anything I can do to save it?

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[-] Quicky@piefed.social 8 points 4 weeks ago

Every year I think about doing it, and never do.

[-] MintyFresh@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

Yes to the Champaign yeast. It's also good to mix about 10% crab apple in too. It gives it that just bitter tang to offset the sweetness

this post was submitted on 27 Apr 2026
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