Pomme Grise

Thought to be of Canadian origin around 1830. Hardy apple with grey russeting.

Golden Russet

Of unknown origin, the apple is yellow with bronze highlights, from the older family of apples. Called the “champagne of old-time cider apples.” Crisp with yellow flesh, keeps well.

Fuji

Raised in Japan in 1933 at the Aomori Apple Experiment Station, developed from American parents, Red Delicious and Ralls. Orangish flush, firm, fine-grained and flavorful.

Esopus Spitzenburg

Originated in Esopus, Ulster County, NY around 1800. A bright red apple with yellow dots.

Braeburn

Discovered on property of O. Marn of Waiwhero, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand. Thought to be a Lady Hamilton seedling. Introduced and grown commercially in 1952 by William Brothers’ Braeburn Orchards. Smooth texture and sweet “old-fashioned”...