The Orchard

Heritage varieties selected for Ozark terroir — the engine of the closed-loop system.

Heritage Varieties

Ozark-Native Advantage

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Crab Apple

Selected heritage crab apple varieties thrive in the Ozark climate with minimal intervention. High in tannins and acidity, they're ideal for cider production and create complex, terroir-driven flavors unique to the region.

Year 3–4

First Fruit

Year 8–10

Full Yield

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Service Tree (Cormus domestica)

The true Service Tree (Cormus domestica), native to Europe and the Mediterranean, produces distinct, nutrient-dense fruit. They serve as excellent pollinator habitat, add diversity to the silvopasture, and provide a secondary fruit source for preserves and blending.

Year 2–3

First Fruit

Year 5–7

Full Yield

Interactive

10-Year Growth Simulation

Drag the timeline to visualize how the orchard develops from planting through full maturity.

TimelineYear 0

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Year 0–1

Site Preparation

Survey land and plan silvopasture zones

Prepare soil and establish cover crops

Install fencing and water infrastructure

Mac & Mae begin perimeter training

Orchard Status

Dormant

Closed-Loop Integration