Cortland Apple
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(‘Ben Davis’ x ‘McIntosh’) New York, 1915. An older, well-known variety. Medium-sized and bright red with a sprightly tropical flavor. White flesh holds its color well after being cut. Excellent for eating and cooking.
McIntosh Apple
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(‘Fameuse’ x ‘Detroit Red’) Ontario, Canada, 1870. A well-known older apple that has a sprightly flavor and a medium storage life. Nearly solid, bright red skin. Heavy bearer. Good for eating and baking. Fruit tends to drop when ripe.
Yellow Transparent Apple
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Height: Varies Spread: Varies Shape: Foliage: Fall Foliage: Exposure: Full Sun Zone: 3-6
Russia, 1880. Skin is clear yellow and the flesh is white. Precocious and productive tree. Best used for cooking. Heavy producer. Pick before maturity for better storage life. Scab resistant.
Zestar Apple
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(‘State Fair’ x MN selection) University of MN, 1998. A wonderful new apple cultivar from the the University of MN. At last, an early apple that is crisp and juicy! Best known for its excellent sweet tart flavor. Has a much longer storage life than other early apples. Excellent for fresh eating and cooking. Ripens in late August in MN.
