Canadian Strawberry

Fall. Unknown parentage. Solon, ME (Somerset County). The only three known trees of Canadian Strawberry were planted about 100 years ago by Nathaniel and Dora Davis in Solon, Maine. All three trees are still living and producing. Most of those who could tell us of it's origin are dead, including the Davis' and their two sons, Elmer and Asher who lived on the farm after them. One neighbor who has been picking Canadian Strawberries there for over 50 years suggested there is a possibility that the variety came from New York where he thought it was called, New York Strawberry. (There is also some chance it may be a New York apple called Washington Strawberry.) The fruit is medium to large sized and round to conic in shape. The apples have a tendency to have a convex stem end. The color is a rich buttery yellow with some green beneath, over spread about 50% with a veil of stripes and spots of vibrant red orange. The overall effect is red and yellow. The flesh is juicy and slightly tart with a distinct flavor. The apples ripen in early fall and they keep for about a month. This is a magnificently beautiful superb tasting apple.