Apple
Discovered in 1893 in a hedgerow in Washington County, Arkansas, USA. It was introduced in 1902 by stark bros., Louisiana, USA. Fruits have rather coarse flesh with a subacid, slightly sweet flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage: Jonathan x Winesap or Arkansas Black
Accession name King David
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register