1 / 6USDA Pomological Watercolor (1886–1942)· Newton, Amanda Almira ca. 1860-1943 artistSource ↗
'Florence'
Malus
Dessert
Florence is a medium-sized apple tree that bears fruit very young and produces prolific, reliable crops. The fruit is attractive with brilliant pinkish-red coloring, crisp and juicy with a brisk subacid flavor, and ripens in late August and early September. It is considered highly desirable for commercial planting due to its superior beauty and productivity compared to Martha.
Flavor & Texture
subacidaromaticcrispjuicyfine_grained
Best Uses
fresh_eating
6 historical watercolors from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.
Origin & History
- Status
- commercial
- Origin type
- deliberate cross
- Original breeder
- Peter M. Gideon
subacidaromatic
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
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