William’s Pride

NOT IN STOCK – unless we have one or two hiding somewhere, but I don’t think so. We usually have them though.

Good Apple Info Snapshot:

One of the top 3 early ripening apples.

Good Apple Info Difficulty Rating:

Easy.

Tree Habit:

Vigorous, spreading, and sturdy, with good branch angles. Fruit hangs for a few weeks.

Apple Color:

Dark red-purple that is starred with small white lenticels.

Size:

medium.

Flavor:

subacid – creamy, crisp, and firm, with a rich and pear-like flavor

Bloom:

Start Main season

Ripe:

Mid August

History:

Williams’ Pride was bred by the Purdue, Rutgers, and Illinois Universities research team that specializes in disease-resistant cultivars. It is named after Edwin Williams, who led the  team for many years, and who selected the variety in 1979. It was released in 1988.

Storage:

Good, 1-3 months.

Uses:

fresh eating, baking.