Jersey Black
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Thought to have originated in New Jersey, USA. It was recorded in 1817. Fruits have crisp, rather coarse flesh with a sweet, subacid, aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
Black American, Black Apple, Black Apple of America, Black Jersey, Dodge's Black, Small Black
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Father to:
Macoun
Accession name
Jersey Black
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register