Description
Also called sops in wine apple
Wonderful vinous flavor! Vigorous tree bears crops of medium-sized fruit with yellow skin and a deep crimson flush. Flesh is smooth with a piquant taste, often sporting red flecks, which give it a wine-stained appearance. Best used for cooking, cider, and apple wine. Antique variety, originates from England, circa 1832. Cold-hardy. Ripens in early September. Best pollinators: any Golden Delicious, Stark® Super Red Fuji, or Starkrimson® Gala.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Crisp, Mildly Subacid |
| Texture | Crisp, Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
| Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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