Are those the Andirondacks in the background ?
Actually - the hills in the distance are part of what's called the Southern Teir of NY - and its actually a Plateau, that has been carved by Glacial movement, the same as what made the "fingerlakes", in NY. We are on top of one of the higher hills in the area.
What kind of apple trees are they?
This tree in particular is of Northern Spy/cross origin it would seem. Its a wild version, some really old planted Northern Spy are very nearby.
The picture is lame -the lighting stinks - and you only see the edge of the tree. The tall trunk in the center is an Aspen growing behind the tree. So many apple choices are good - Northern Spy stay on the tree a long time.
The corn is still up pretty good, but getting pretty banged up now. There seemed to be a decent # of ears left 2 weeks ago when the picture was taken, I haven't been back since.
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