The apple crop in West and Southwest Michigan has survived the recent spring frost and large temperature swings largely unscathed. According to Bill Shane, senior tree fruit specialist at MSU Extension, the recent temperatures this week that were as low as about 27 degrees appear to have only caused some minor damage to the budding apple trees in the region. The cold spell this week came two weeks after temperatures soared into the 80s.
Orchards in more low-lying areas could have seen more damage, Shane said of the overnight cold temperatures potential effect on the apple trees. Any lower than 27 degrees, Shane said, and the damage could’ve been more extensive and widespread.
In Michigan, the majority of apples are grown in West Michigan. Southwest Michigan is also a big producer, as well as counties along the Lake Michigan shoreline up through and north of Traverse City.
Source: mlive.com