Royal Limbertwig

Good Apple Info Snapshot:

The quintessential Tennessee apple.

Good Apple Info Difficulty Rating:

Easy.

Tree Habit:

Has a classic Limbertwig semi-weeping form (that make for easy pruning), a physical feature created by the thin, “limber” twigs and branches which becomes more pronounced late in the season when the tree hangs heavy with ripening fruit. Heavy bearer.

Apple Color:

Range from dull red to crimson on yellow.

Size:

The largest of the Limbertwig apples.

Flavor:

sweet – with a quintessential spicy bite and hint of herbal spice. Juicy, firm and very aromatic.

Bloom:

Midseason

Ripe:

October

History:

Limbertwig apples are thought to have originated in Tennessee in the early 1800’s, most likely as seedlings brought by settlers to the Appalachian region. The apple probably dates from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. There are more than 50 different strains of Limbertwig!

Storage:

Uses:

Fresh eating, cider, apple butter.