USDA-NPGS

Wickson

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.

Cider

Introduced

1944

Origin

California, United States

Measured Phenotype

Brix: 16.5 °Bx
Titratable acidity: 8.69 g/L
Juice pH: 3.50

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A red oblong cider apple introduced in California in 1944, bred from Yellow Newtown and Spitzenberg crab parentage. Known for its juicy flesh and use in jam, jelly, and cider production.

Flavor & Texture

juicy

Best Uses

juicingcider_blend

Lineage

Parents

Yellow Newtown

Where to Pick

Kingbird Orchard - Etta Place Cidery

Origin & History

Origin type: deliberate cross

References

USDA-NPGS: PI 613818