Arkansas

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Triploid. Originated near Rhea Mills, Arkansas, U.S.A. from seed sown in about 1833. Introduced in about 1868. Fruits have firm, cream flesh with a subacid flavour.

Synonyms:
Arkansaw, Mammoth Black Twig

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Winesap x Unknown

Accession No.
1955 - 093   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Arkansas

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register