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RED ASTRACHAN 



Tree: moderately vigorous, not tall, generally moderately upcurving. 



Shoots: medium to rather short, rather stout, nearly straight, more or less 

 distinctly curved, with medium to short internodes. Bark: reddish olive — green- 

 ish olive. Lenticels: medium in number and size, roundish, light gray, even. 



Leaf Blade: rather large, slightly folded, generally slightly reflexed, even or 

 slightly waved or wrinkled on edges, broad oval, medium to dark green, spread- 

 ing to slightly drooping. Serrations: rather dull, irregular, rather shallow. Sur- 

 face: dull with a slight bluish cast, rather coarse, with slight pubescence. 



Prominent Characteristics • 



Rather short trees and upcurving growth; large, coarse leaves with coarse 

 serrations and a slight bluish cast. 



