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Varieties
38 varieties
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Picking season
- Late
Pollination group
- 3
Self-fertility
- Not self-fertile
Category
- Apple trees
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Categories
Apples
38
For the northern states
9
For the south-eastern states
2
For California
2
Red-flesh apples
1
Cider
5
Pears
3
Asian pears
1
Perry pears
4
Cherries
1
Sweet cherries
1
Plums
3
European plums
3
Stock availability
All
38
In stock
1
Not in stock
37
Rootstocks
Dwarf
1
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Growing
Gardening skill
?
Beginner
9
Average
25
Experienced
1
Self-fertility
?
Self-fertile
1
Partially self-fertile
4
Not self-fertile
38
Pollination group
?
1
2
6
3
38
4
20
5
4
6
1
Pollinating others
?
Good
Average
21
Poor
13
Ploidy
?
Diploid
24
Triploid
13
Universal pollinator
?
Yes
No
Bearing regularity
?
Regular
21
Biennial tendency
11
Fruit bearing
?
Spur-bearer
29
Free-spurring
Partial tip-bearer
5
Tip-bearer
Wildlife
Attractive to birds
RHS Plants for Pollinators
37
Seeds / fruits useful for animals
Using
Picking season
?
Very early
Early
2
Mid
7
Late
38
Very late
6
Uses
Eating fresh
33
Culinary
15
Traditional cooker
4
Dual purpose
3
Juice
20
Hard cider
5
Drying
1
Cropping
?
Heavy
17
Good
18
Light
2
Keeping (of fruit)
?
1-3 days
1 week
1
2-3 weeks
1
1-2 months
20
3 months or more
16
Flavor style (apples)
Sweet/Sharp
9
Sharper
9
Sweeter
9
Aromatic
11
Vinous
1
Aniseed
Pear drop
Cooking result
Puree
2
Textured puree
4
Keeps shape
5
Juice style
Sweeter
4
Sharper
4
Sweet (cider)
Sharp (cider)
Bittersweet (cider)
Bittersharp (cider)
Disease resistance
General resistance
?
Good
15
Average
16
Poor
4
Fireblight
?
Very resistant
1
Some resistance
9
Some susceptibility
12
Very susceptible
1
Canker
?
Very resistant
1
Some resistance
2
Some susceptibility
4
Very susceptible
Scab
?
Very resistant
9
Some resistance
9
Some susceptibility
9
Very susceptible
Cedar apple rust
?
Very resistant
2
Some resistance
7
Some susceptibility
5
Very susceptible
Mildew
?
Very resistant
2
Some resistance
10
Some susceptibility
5
Very susceptible
Black knot
Very resistant
Climate
Cold hardiness (USDA)
?
(3) -40F / -40C
(4) -30F / -34C
15
(5) -20F / -29C
10
(6) -10F / -23C
6
(7) 0F / -18C
6
(8) 10F / -12C
6
(9) 20F / -7C
6
(10) 30F / -1C
3
Summer maximum temperatures
?
Cold (< 20C / 67F)
5
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
36
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
30
Hot (>30C / 86F)
7
Chill requirement
?
Low-chill
2
High-chill
1
Identification
Country of origin
Australia
Belgium
Canada
1
Czech Republic
1
Denmark
France
3
Germany
4
Hungary
Israel
Japan
2
Netherlands
2
New Zealand
2
Russia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
1
Turkey
1
United Kingdom
3
United States
17
Period of origin
1500 - 1549
1550 - 1599
1600 - 1649
1
1650 - 1699
1
1700 - 1749
2
1750 - 1799
2
1800 - 1849
6
1850 - 1899
4
1900 - 1949
11
1950 - 1999
8
2000
2
Flesh colour
White
6
Cream
5
Golden / Yellow
Pink / Red
1
Dark red
Fruit color
Black
Blue - dark
Brown
Crimson
3
Gold
Green
1
Green - light
1
Green / Red
3
Green / Yellow
1
Orange
Orange / Red
5
Orange flush
8
Pink
Purple
Purple - light
Red
1
Red - dark
5
Red / Black
Red / Green
Red striped
1
Russet
3
Yellow
Yellow / Orange
2
Yellow / Red
Fruit size
Small
1
Average
8
Large
5
Very large
Variable
1
Awards
RHS AGM (current)
6
RHS AGM (former)
RHS AM
1
Slow Food - Ark of Taste
1
Cling-stone
Freestone
Semi-freestone
Clingstone
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Varieties list
Apple tree
Arkansas Black
Arkansas Black is an unusual and attractive apple, used as a winter apple after maturing in a cold store.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Apple tree
Belle de Boskoop
A versatile and popular dual-purpose 19th century Dutch apple, still grown commercially in Europe.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Awards: RHS AM
Apple tree
Blenheim Orange
Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple, useful for dessert and cooking with.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Blue Pearmain
An old-fashioned winter eating apple, with a strong sweet/sharp flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Bonkers NY35
Bonkers (NY35) is an interesting cross between Liberty and Delicious, with the best characteristics of both.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Bramley's Seedling
Bramley is the essential English cooking and sharp cider apple, famous for its rich tangy acidity.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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CrimsonTopaz
TM
CrimsonTopaz is a modern scab-resistant variety from the Czech Republic, with a sweet-tart flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Elstar
Elstar is an attractive apple with a well-balanced honeyed flavor.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Erwin Bauer
A fine-flavored late-season eating apple from Germany.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Freedom
A modern disease-resistant apple variety, similar to McIntosh.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Freiherr von Berlepsch
A good quality German apple, notable for its characteristic pineapple flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Freyberg
Freyberg (or Freyburg) is an attractive golden yellow apple with a high-quality sweet refreshing flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Frostbite
TM
An unusual small apple with a distinctive sweet flavor, and exceptional cold-hardiness.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Galarina
Galarina is best considered an improved, disease-resistant Gala (to which it is closely related).
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Holstein
A high-quality apple from Germany, noted for its good flavor and excellent juice.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Hudson's Golden Gem
A large yellow russeted apple with an excellent sweet flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Kandil Sinap
An unusual but beautiful looking apple, with a sweet scented flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Kidd's Orange Red
Kidd's Orange Red is one of the best Cox-style apples, aromatic, sweet, and easy to grow.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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King of Tompkins County
An heirloom apple from New York state, primarily used for cooking.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Lady
A small highly flavored apple variety from France, where it is known as Api. It is thought to be very old.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Macoun
Macoun is one of the best McIntosh-style apples, with the characteristic flowery vinous flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Margil
An 18th century French apple variety with an aromatic and complex flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Melrose
Melrose is a Jonathan-style apple, with a sweet flavor and good storage life.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Mutsu
Mutsu (or Crispin) is a high quality apple from Japan, with a good flavor, and also sharp enough for cooking.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Newtown Pippin
In use since the 18th century, Newtown Pippin is a versatile American apple with a good aromatic flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Awards: Slow Food - Ark of Taste
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Novaspy
An improved form of Northern Spy, and an excellent all-round apple for northern areas.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Redfield
An unusual apple / crab-apple cross, with distinctive red-flesh.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Rhode Island Greening
Rhode Island Greening is a well-regarded American heirloom variety, particularly good for cooking.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Ribston Pippin
A handsome English apple from the 18th century.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Rubinette
Considered by many to be the best-tasting apple ever, Rubinette has a perfect sweet / sharp flavour.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Shizuka
A large sweet-flavored crisp eating apple from Japan.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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SnowSweet
®
A rich sweet-flavored red apple which grows best in the northern states.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Apple tree
SunCrisp
TM
A high-quality late-season eating apple with plenty of interesting flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Triumph
TM
Also known as MN80, Triumph is a new release from the well-regarded University of Minnesota apple breeding program.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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WineCrisp
TM
WineCrisp is a modern disease-resistant apple with a spicy flavor. Also known as Co-op 31.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Winesap
Winesap is a popular southern heirloom apple, widely grown in Virginia in the 19th century.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Wolf River
Wolf River is the perfect cooking apple for the north - reliable, cold-hardy, disease resistant.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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Zabergau Reinette
Zabergau Reinette is a well-regarded russet apple from Germany with a strong well-balanced flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
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