Old variety that has become popular in modern English cider orchards. Ripens in mid-late September in central Maine. Makes a good single-variety cider but would be best blended with other early fall apples. Juicy and astringent. Sometimes develops watercore, but fret not: that just means more sugar to ferment. (SG 1.050; acidity 0.19%; tannin 0.35%) Medium-sized roundish-conic fruit, greasy skinned, striped and blushed shiny red.
Tree has an upright growth habit; may require heading back the central leader in early years to develop strong lateral branches. Considered a heavy cropper. Midseason bloomer. Z4/5. Maine Grown. (Standard: 3-6' bare-root trees)
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