USDA Pomological Watercolor (1886–1942)· Heiges, Bertha artistSource ↗
Leland Spice
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Dessert
Leland Spice is a large, roundish apple from Sherburne, Massachusetts, with yellow skin nearly covered in bright red. The flesh is yellowish, tender, and juicy, with a rich, aromatic subacid flavor. Excellent for both fresh eating and cooking; widely regarded as good to very good, ripening in September and October.
Flavor & Texture
sweet_tartaromaticrichtenderjuicy
Best Uses
fresh_eatingcooking
1 historical watercolor from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.
Origin & History
- Status
- commercial
subacidricharomatic
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 3487