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Apples
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✓ VerifiedNew Jersey, USA (colonial-era)
One of the oldest American apple varieties still in commercial cultivation, dating to the 1700s. A favorite among bakers and cidermakers for its concentrated, wine-like flavor.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
Counts toward the overall Top Tier Fruit list — every category's votes are compared the same way.
Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~800 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator — pairs well with Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious.
Care info
Thrives in full sun with steady watering and feeding, especially while young.
Recommendations
Thin fruit to prevent over-cropping, which dilutes the variety's signature concentrated flavor.
Flavor Profile
Rich, tangy, and slightly spicy with a distinctive wine-like depth
Quick facts
Skin color
Deep red
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
800