Cherry Crab

Malus ×robusta (Carrière) Rehder

Cherry is an old variety of unknown origin that grows well, especially on light soils, and produces fruit regularly. The small, oblate apples are pale yellow nearly covered with bright red striping and bloom, with crisp, juicy flesh that is mild subacid and somewhat astringent. The fruit ripens from late August through October.

Flavor & Texture

mildsubacidcrispjuicy

Best Uses

fresh_eating

1 historical watercolor from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.

Lineage

Offspring

Wealthy Excelsior September

Origin & History

subacidastringent

References

USDA-NPGS: PI 588904