Good Apple Info Snapshot:
NEW FOR 2025.
Good Apple Info Difficulty Rating:
Expect easy.
Tree Habit:
Spreading, precocious, vigorous, hardy, and resistant to all major diseases. Late blooms avoids most frosts. Hangs on the tree very late in the season.
Apple Color:
Red striped over yellow background.
Size:
Smaller side of medium.
Flavor:
subacid – Unremarkable fresh off the tree, but full flavor develops when stored for several months.
Bloom:
Late Bloom
Ripe:
Late October.
History:
1819 American heirloom famed for its storing ability. Noted as an excellent table apple for the Spring when it becomes juicy, tender, and fine flavored. A great looking tree delivering a solid multi-purpose apple. Used as the benchmark for apple storage time in its day.
Storage:
Superb, 3+ months.
Uses:
Fresh eating, cider, baking, storage, jelly, or sauce.
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