1 / 3USDA Pomological Watercolor (1886–1942)· Steadman, Royal Charles b. 1875 artistSource ↗
Baker
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Dessert
Baker is a red apple of good size and fairly uniform appearance, with a mild, slightly subacid flavor becoming somewhat sweet. The hardy, vigorous tree bears reliably but has a tendency toward biennial bearing and fruit drop. Although known in cultivation for over a century, it has practically disappeared from commercial trade and is nearly obsolete.
Flavor & Texture
mildsubacidsweetbreakingmoderately_coarsemoderately_firmjuicy
Best Uses
fresh_eating
3 historical watercolors from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.
Origin & History
- Status
- extinct
- Origin type
- found wilding
- Known by
- ≥ 1776
subacidmild
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 299