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An Apple Tree, Thought To Be The Oldest In The Pacific Northwest, Has Died At The Age Of 194 Years This June Of 2020. The Tree, Planted In 1826 In Vancouver, Washington, Is Said To Be The Matriarch Of The Region’s Apple Industry. And Its Apples, Which Are Green And Bitter Tasting, Are Said To Be Great For Baking.

A 194-year-old apple tree, the matriarch of the Northwest apple industry, has died

https://www.kpax.com/news/u-s-and-the-world/a-194-year-old-apple-tree-the-matriarch-of-the-northwest-apple-industry-has-died

The Old Apple Tree in Vancouver, Washington, was planted in 1826 when fur traders of the Hudson’s Bay Company settled in the area.