Apple Blossom Stages
Dormant
The buds are inactive.
Silvertip
Fruit bud scales separate and shows a grey/silver tip.
1/4 Inch Green
1/4 Inch of leaf tissue is showing and protecting the bud.
1/2 Inch Green
1/2 Inch of leaf tissue is showing and protecting the bud.
Tight Cluster
the blossoms are mostly exposed, but tightly grouped.
Pink
The blossom buds are pink and clustered.
Bloom
The blossoms begin to open.
Full Bloom
All blossoms are fully open.
Petal Fall
About 75% of the petals have fallen.
Post Bloom & Fruit Set (Curent)
The fruit on set blossoms is apparent.
