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Oskaloosa
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Dessert
Oskaloosa is a medium, round apple with yellow skin and juicy, mildly subacid flesh. The tree is a moderate grower with an attractive form but bears fruit modestly and inconsistently. It ripens in November.
Flavor & Texture
juicysubacidcrispbreakingtenderjuicy
Best Uses
fresh_eating
2 historical watercolors from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.
Origin & History
- Status
- heritage
- Known by
- ≥ 1850
subacidrichmild
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 4443