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List of apple cultivars

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1909 illustrations by Alois Lunzer depicting apple cultivars Golden Sweet, Talmon Sweet, Bailey Sweet and Sweet Bough

Over 7,500 cultivars of the culinary or eating apple (Malus domestica) are known.[1] Some are extremely important economically as commercial products, though the vast majority are not suitable for mass production. In the following list, use for "eating" means that the fruit is consumed raw, rather than cooked. Cultivars used primarily for making cider are indicated. Those varieties marked agm have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2][3]

This list does not include the species and varieties of apples collectively known as crab apples, which are grown primarily for ornamental purposes, though they may be used to make jelly or compote. These are described under Malus.

Table of apples

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Abbreviations

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Abbreviations Full form Abbreviations Full form
AC Apple canker AM Award of Merit
AS Apple scab AGM RHS Award of Garden Merit
C, VitC Vitamin C mg/100g BB Biennial bearing
FCC First Class Certificat DBH Days from full bloom to harvest
PW Powdery mildew P Parentage
RHS Royal Horticultural Society r Resistant
PickG[4] Pickg[5] Harvest time in Germany Pick45 Harvest time at places with a mean annual temperature of 45 °F (7 °C)
PickE[6] Picke[7] Harvest time in south England Pick50 Harvest time at places with a mean annual temperature of 50 °F (10 °C)
s Susceptible Pick55 Harvest time at places with a mean annual temperature of 55 °F (13 °C)
TA Titratable acidity % SS Soluble solids %
TRI Triploid
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Common name Image Origin First developed Comment Use Pick/Use period
Abbomdanza[8][6] Italy 1896 Width 70–75 mm, height 65 mm. Cold Storage 3oC 150 days. Cooking PickE mid-October. Use January–March
Abram[9][10] US <1850 A small apple with red flush. Flesh white, tender, subacid. Eating Use December–March
Acheson[11] Alberta, Canada Introduced 1941 Fruit large, greenish yellow. Parentage Delicious x unknown. Eating Use August–September
Acklam Russet[12][13] Yorkshire, England 1768 A small russet apple. Cells ovate, axile. An excellent dessert apple of first rate quality. Eating PickE mid-October. Use November–March.
Adams Pearmain[14][7][9][15][13] Norfolk or Herefordshire, England Introduced 1826 A dessert apple. First introduced under the name "Norfolk Pippin". Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Cells obovate, abaxile. Flesh pale yellow, crisp, fine-textured, firm, juicy, subacid, aromatic, very good. Eating PickE early- to mid-October.
Adersleber Calville (cs. Kalvil aderslebenský)[16][4][17][8] Saxony, Germany 1830–1840 A green apple with red flush. Width 72 mm (2.8 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Parentage Calville blanc d'Hiver x Alexander. Flesh; aromatic, subacid to sweet. VitC 10. Cold Storage 0oC 150 days. Eating PickE mid-September. PickG mid–late October. Use November–January.
Adina (a.k.a. Frankad, Satark)[18] Queensland, Australia 1950s, introduced in 1988 A large red apple. Flesh firm, juicy, sweet, very good. Tree vigorous. Parentage Golden Delicious x William's Favourite Eating
Admiral Czech Republic 2012 New very popular variety. Flesh firm, crisp, juicy with very good taste. Robust, healthy, scab resistant variety with excellent keeping qualities and taste. Eating PickE early October
Advance (a.k.a. Laxton Advance)[7] Bedford, England Raised 1908, introduced 1929 Early dessert apple. Medium size. Yellow with brown-red flush. Award of Merit from RHS in 1932. Flesh; greenish white, soft, fine-textured, juicy, aromatic. Eating PickE early- to mid-August; use August–September
Adzamovka[19] Croatia A yellow conical apple with red stripes. Width 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in), height 50–60 mm (2.0–2.4 in), weight 110–150 g (3.9–5.3 oz). Flesh juicy, subacid. Eating, cider Use November
Ahrina[20] Germany 1993 A large roundish apple. Flesh juicy, subacid. Eating Pick late September; use November–February
Ahrista[21] Ahrensburg, Germany Eating
Aia Ilu Estonia 1946 A large apple, weighing 250–300 g (8.8–10.6 oz). Yellow skin, juicy flesh, bittersweet with a weak aroma. Eating
Airlie Red Flesh (a.k.a. Newell-Kimzey)[22] Airlie, Oregon, US c. 1961 A large, conic apple. Light yellow-green skin strewn with white dots, occasionally with a faint reddish orange blush. Light pink to deep red flesh is crisp, sweet and mildly tart. Eating
Akane (a.k.a. Tohoko)[23][4] Fujisaki, Aomori, Japan Cross made 1939, selected 1953, introduced 1970. A red apple. Parentage Jonathan × Worcester Pearmain. Tangy taste. Flesh is white, firm, crisp, juicy, subacid. Eating Pick45 August 21. PickE mid- to late-August. PickG mid-August.
Åkerö[24][25] Sweden Possibly 1759 Apple is egg-shaped, medium to large in size, sweet and aromatic. Width 68 mm (2.7 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in). Stalk 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in). Grown mostly in Sweden and Estonia. Eating Best in November; keeps until February
Akin[26][27] Illinois, US 1831 Tree vigorous. Width 68 mm (2.7 in), height 52 mm (2.0 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Flesh is yellow, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid, aromatic, good to very good. Eating Use January–June
Alamanka[19] North Macedonia A green apple (round to conical) with red stripes. Weight 100 g (3.5 oz). Flesh is juicy, subacid with poor aroma. Eating Pick October; use November
Alantapfel (a.k.a. Princesse Noble)[24][15][28] Germany <1750 An oblong apple. Width 56–63 mm (2.2–2.5 in), height 59–73 mm (2.3–2.9 in). Stalk 13–16 mm (0.51–0.63 in). Flesh is sugary, aromatic. Eating Pick October; use December–March
Alaska[11] California, US Introduced 1944 Flesh is white. Tree is a heavy producer. Eating
Albrechtapfel (a.k.a. Prinz Albrecht von Preussen)[20][4][8] Germany 1865 Parentage Alexander x unknown. Width 60–85 mm (2.4–3.3 in), height 55–63 mm (2.2–2.5 in), weight 80–200 g (2.8–7.1 oz). Stalk 10–30 mm (0.39–1.18 in). Flesh is soft, juicy, subacid. Cold Storage 4oC 90 days. VitC 9. Density 0.76 Eating, cooking PickG late September–mid-October. Use October–December
Albury Park Nonsuch[14] Surrey, England <1892 Yellow with red flush. AM from RHS in 1892. Flesh crisp, juicy, subacid. Cooking Use December–March
Aldenham Purple[29] Hertfordshire, England 1925 A red apple. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 48 mm (1.9 in). Stalk 15–25 mm (0.59–0.98 in) Eating, cooking Pick September; use September–October
Alderman[7][30] Scotland Before 1923 A golden yellow apple. Width 90 mm (3.5 in), height 71 mm (2.8 in). Stalk short to medium. Flesh is white, very firm, coarse-textured, crisp, moderately juicy, acid. Baking Pick mid-September; use October–December
Alexander (a.k.a. Emperor Alexander, de. Kaiser Alexander, fr. Grand-Alexandre, pl. Aporta, ru. Aporta, Gusevkoe, Aport ukraininskii, Aport osennii)[7][24][31][26][27][32][33][34][13][17] Russia <1800 A very large apple. Width 95–110 mm (3.7–4.3 in), height 75–90 mm (3.0–3.5 in). Stalk 11–18 mm (0.43–0.71 in). Cells ovate, axile. Flesh is a faint yellow, firm, crisp, very soft, mild subacid, fair to good. Tree is vigorous. Particularly attractive blossom. Eating, cooking, baking, drying PickE mid-September; use September–December
Alfriston[14][7][30][35][13][28] Sussex, England Late 1700s Raised at Uckfield Sussex by Mr Shepherd.[who?] A large acid green apple. Flesh; pale yellow, crisp, yellow, subacid, pear-like flavour. Cells elliptical, abaxile. Award of Merit from RHS in 1920. Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 76 mm (3.0 in). Cooking, Juice PickE early October; use November–April
Alice[25] Sweden 1964 Medium size. Yellow with red stripes. Flesh juicy, aromatic. Parentage Ingrid Marie x Gyllenkroks Astrakan. Eating PickE late August–early September; use September–October
Alkmene[4] agm[36][8] Germany 1930 Parentage Cox's Orange Pippin × Doktor Oldenburg. Width 58 mm (2.3 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in), weight 120 g (4.2 oz). Flesh is crisp, aromatic, juicy, subacid to sweet. Stalk 9–20 mm (0.35–0.79 in). Cold Stoprage 4oC 90 days. Density 0.82 Eating PickE late September. PickG early–mid-September. Pickg September 4–15. Use September–November
Allen's Everlasting[7][30][13][28] Before 1864 Late-keeping desert apple. First Class Certificate from RHS in 1899. Cells obovate, axile. Flesh is greenish-white, firm, fine-textured, juicy, fair. Eating PickE mid-October; use February–April
Allington Pippin(fr. Allington Pippin)[7][24][31][30][16][35][17][8] Lincolnshire, United Kingdom 1880s, introduced 1896 A versatile English dessert apple raised by horticulturalist Thomas Laxton some time before 1884. Exhibited as Brown's South Lincoln Beauty, the name was changed to Allington Pippin by Bunyard Nursery in 1896. A cross of Cox's Orange Pippin and King of the Pippins. Flesh is creamy white, fine textured, aromatic, with a pineapple-like flavour. The apple keeps its shape when cooked. Width 68–74 mm (2.7–2.9 in), height 61–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in), stalk 7–15 mm (0.28–0.59 in). First Class Certificate from RHS in 1894. Cold storage 2oC 120 days. Eating, cooking, dessert PickE late September–early October; use October–February
All Summer[9] Pennsylvania, US Before 1850 Flesh is white, tender, very good. Tree uas slow growth is an annual bearer, and is productive. Stalk slender. Eating Use July–August
Almeda[11] Tennessee, US Introduced 1939 Fruit large, green. Flesh subacid. Cooking Ripens 25 July–5 August
Altländer Pfannkuchenapfel[4][8] Germany 1840 Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 51 mm (2.0 in), weight 115 g (4.1 oz). Stalk 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in). Flesh is crisp, dry, acid. Cold storage 1-2oC 180 days. VitC 14. Density 0.86 Cooking, eating PickE mid- to late October. Pick G late October. Use March–May
Alvanija (a.k.a. Elvanija, Ilvanija)[19] Croatia A green oblong apple with red flush. Width 60–75 mm (2.4–3.0 in), height 65–80 mm (2.6–3.1 in), weight 110–140 g (3.9–4.9 oz). Flesh is firm, juicy. Eating, cooking, cider Use October
Ambrosia British Columbia, Canada 1980s Medium to large in size, mostly red coloration with yellow patches. Has cream-coloured flesh with a sweet, crisp, aromatic flavour and low acidity. Ambrosia trees are hardy and no major disadvantages have yet been identified. Eating Pick45 September 15. Pick55 September 5.
American Beauty[9] Massachusetts, US Before 1855 Tree vigorous, productive, annual bearer. Stalk short. Flesh is yellowish, tender, juicy, subacid, aromatic, very good. Eating PickE mid- to late October. Use December–April
American Golden Pippin (a.k.a. Golden Pippin, Ribbed Pippin, Golding, New York Greening, Newtown Greening, Golden Apple)[9] US Before 1850 Yellow with russet. Flesh is yellowish, juicy, aromatic, subacid, very good. Width 79 mm (3.1 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Tree does not bear young. Eating Use November–February
American Golden Russet (a.k.a. Golden Russet, Sheep Nose, Bullock's Pippin, Little Pearmain)[12][27] US Late 1700s Yellow with brown overcolour and grey russet. Width 64–74 mm (2.5–2.9 in), height 58–72 mm (2.3–2.8 in). Stalk 13–23 mm (0.51–0.91 in). Flesh is yellowish, tender, juicy sugary, lightly aromatic, best. Eating PickE early to mid-October. Use October–January
American Melon (see Melon American)
American Mother (see Mother)
American Summer Pearmain (see Summer Pearmain American)
Anabela[18] Brazil Introduced 1995 Parentage Gala x Anna. A yellow apple with (30–40%) red flush. Flesh is juicy, sweet, very good. Tree vigorous. Eating
Ananas Reinette(cs. Ananasová reneta, de. Ananas Renette, fr. Reinette ananas, pl. Reneta Ananasowa, ru. Ananasnîi renet)[4][24][37][15][16][35][17] Netherlands Before 1800 A small yellow apple with pineapple flavor. Width 48–65 mm (1.9–2.6 in), height 52–65 mm (2.0–2.6 in). Weight 115 g (4.1 oz). Stalk 11–20 mm (0.43–0.79 in). Flesh is crisp, juicy, aromatic, acid. VitC 21. Eating, juice PickE early October. PickG mid- to late October. Use December–February
Anisovka (a.k.a. Anis koritschnevoje, Anis polosatyiy)[38] Russia Before 1850 Medium size, round, greenish yellow with red stripes. Cooking, eating Pick September; use October–December
Anna[18] Israel Introduced 1963 Colour is yellow with a red blush. Parentage Red Hadassiya x Golden Delicious. This variety does not grow well in the cold and prefers heat and humidity. Tree is annually productive. Eating
Anna Boelens[39] Netherlands 1914, introduced 1934 A green apple with red overcolor(40-70%). Width 77 mm, height 58 mm. Stalk 15 mm. Flesh white, juicy, subacid. Parentage Cox Orange x Berlepsch. Eating Use October - November
Annie Elizabeth[40][14][7][31][35][13][28] Leicester, Leicestershire, England 1857, introduced 1868 Large yellow apple, FCC from RHS in 1868. Width 79–87 mm (3.1–3.4 in), height 63–65 mm (2.5–2.6 in). Stalk 9–18 mm (0.35–0.71 in). Cells, obovate, abaxile.Flesh; creamy white, firm, coarse-textured, dry acid. Cooks well, breaks up completely. Cooking PickE late September–early October; use November–April
Annurca Campania, Italy 1876 (documented) Very old apple; possibly one of the oldest of all. Believed to be much older than first mention in Pasquale's Manuale di Arboricultura, 1876. May be related to apples found in frescoes found in Herculaneum or Pompeii if not the same one.[41] Eating PickE late October. Use November–January.
Antonovka (a.k.a. Possarts Nalivia, cs. Antonowka, de. Antonowka, fr. Antonovca, pl. Antónówka zwykla, ru. Antonoka Obîknovennaia)[24][32][28][17] Kursk, Russia Before 1800 A very old Russian variety, often planted at dachas. Apples are large, yellow-green and bracingly tart to eat out of hand, but superb for cooking, as they keep their shape. Width 55–70 mm (2.2–2.8 in), height 55–70 mm (2.2–2.8 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). Extremely tolerant of cold weather, and because it produces a single, deep taproot (unusual among apple trees), Antonovka is propagated for use as a rootstock. Antonovka rootstock provides a cold-hardy (to −45 °C (−49 °F)), well-anchored, vigorous, standard-sized tree. C 15. Cooking, cider PickE early September. Use October–December
Antonovka Safrannoje[38] Russia 1909 A large yellow apple with red flush. Parentage Antonovka x Renet Orleanski Eating, cooking
Apfel aus Grignon[28] Before 1800 A yellow apple with red flush and russet. Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 30 mm (1.2 in). Eating, cooking Use December–March
Api[12][33][34] France 1628 Very tiny apple. Would fit in the palm of the hand of an adult. Width 52–56 mm (2.0–2.2 in), height 32–42 mm (1.3–1.7 in). Stalk 5–9 mm (0.20–0.35 in). Eating PickE mid-October. Use January–May.
Api Noir[12] France Late 1700s A desert apple, inferior to the Api. Eating PickE mid- to late October. Use December–April.
Apple of Commerce 1 (see Beach); Apple of Commerce 2 (see Collins)
Apollo[4] Germany 1976 Cox's Orange Pippin × Geheimrat Dr. Oldenburg. Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 59 mm (2.3 in), weight 140 g (4.9 oz). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Flesh is soft, juicy, aromatic, subacid to sweet. Eating PickG early–mid-September; use September–October
Arapka (a.k.a. Bugarka)[19] Montenegro A red oblong conical apple. Width 61 mm (2.4 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). Weight 118 g (4.2 oz). Flesh soft, juicy, sweet, subacid, with a pronounced flavour. Cooking Use October–May
Ard Cairn Russet[7][6] Cork, Ireland c. 1890 Medium-sized long-keeping dessert apple. Award of Merit from RHS in 1910. Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk variable. Flesh; creamy white, firm, slightly aromatic flavour. Tree vigorous. Eating PickE late September–early October; use October–January
Ariane[42] Angers, France 2002 Scab resistant. Developed at the National Institute of Agricultural Research in France. Parentage (Florina x Prima) x (Golden Delicious x unknown) Eating Pick with Golden Delicious
Arkansas Black (a.k.a. Arkansas, Mammoth Black Twig)[26][27] Arkansas, US c. 1870 Hard and crunchy; stores well. Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Very deep red, appearing black from a distance. Flesh is yellow, firm, tender, juicy, subacid, crisp, good. Eating Pick45 October 22. Pick55 October 15. PickE late October. Use December–May
Arlet[4][43][44] Dietikon, Switzerland Introduced 1984 Width 72 mm, height 66 mm. Parentage Golden Delicious x Idared. 55-100% Red overcolor. Flesh is crisp, juicy, aromatic, subacid. Eating PickG early–mid-October. Use November–February.
Armorel[14] Newbury, Berkshire, England Introduced 1893 A small yellow apple with russet. FCC from RHS in 1892. Flesh crisp, good. Eating Use February–May
Aroma[25] Balsgård, Fjälkestad, Sweden 1947, Introduced 1973. A yellow apple with red flush. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Parentage Ingrid Marie x Filippa. Eating PickE early October. Use November–December
Aromatic Russet(fr. Rouge Aromatisée)[9][34] England <1831 Width 55 mm, height 50 mm. Flesh is greenish white, firm, subacid, aromatic. Eating PickE mid-October. Use November–February
Arreskov[24][35][28] Denmark Before 1860 A yellow apple with a pleasant aroma reminiscent of gravenstein. Width 77–85 mm (3.0–3.3 in), height 66–75 mm (2.6–3.0 in). Stalk 8–15 mm (0.31–0.59 in). Flesh is firm, dry, aromatic, subacid. Tree vigorous. Eating, juice, drying. Pick September. Use September–October.
Arthur Turner[7][14] agm[45][31][46] Buckinghamshire, England Before 1912, introduced 1914 Width 80–88 mm (3.1–3.5 in), height 48–76 mm (1.9–3.0 in). Stalk 10–16 mm (0.39–0.63 in). Large golden cooker: prone to mildew but scab resistant. Award of Merit from RHS in 1912. Flesh is creamy white, coarse-textured, dry, subacid. Parentage Alfriston x unknown. Cooking, baking PickE late September; use September–November
Arthur W. Barnes[7] Chester, England Raised 1902, introduced 1928 Parentage Gascoyne's Scarlet x Cox Orange. A yellow apple with red flush. Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk medium. Flesh is white, firm, fine textured, very juicy, acid. Cooking PickE mid- to late September; use November–March
Ashmead's Kernel[7][14]agm[47]<[31][13] Gloucestershire, England c. 1700 Flesh is pale yellow, juicy, subacid and very aromatic. Width 54–64 mm (2.1–2.5 in), height 54–57 mm (2.1–2.2 in). Stalk 7–12 mm (0.28–0.47 in). Cells obovate, axile, slit. Eating PickE early–mid-October; use December–February
Ashmore[10][9] US Before 1840 Width 85 mm (3.3 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 11 mm (0.43 in). Flesh is yellowish-white, crisp, juicy, subacid, very good. Cooking, eating Use September–October
Astillisch[6] Germany Raised 1929 Parentage Red Astrachan x Signe Tillisch. Width 63–70 mm, height 56 mm. Flesh yellowish-white, juicy, soft, subacid. Eating Pick August. Use August.
Astramel[4] Jork, Germany Parentage Red Astrachan x (James Grieve x Melba). Eating PickG and use early–mid-August
Atalanta[14] England Before 1891, introduced 1893 Lemon yellow with red streaks. AM from RHS in 1891. Tree vigorous. Cooking, eating PickE late September–early October. Use November–January
Atha[11] Cullman County, Alabama Selected c. 1915. Introduced c. 1930. Parentage Red Astrachan x unknown. Tree nearly resembles Yellow Transparent, but is more vigorous and has less tendency to biennial bearing.
Atlas[25] Ottawa, Canada selected 1912, introduced 1924 A truncate conical yellow apple with red stripes. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Hardiness zone 4a. Eating, cooking PickE early September; use October–December
Auksis Lithuania 1951 McIntosh x Gravenstein Eating
Auralia (see Tumanga)
Aurora Golden Gala[48] British Columbia, Canada 2003 Dessert apple; medium size, sweet, juicy, crisp, firm, very long storage life. Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 77 mm (3.0 in). Weight 265–288 g (9.3–10.2 oz). Stalk 21–33 mm (0.83–1.30 in). P Splendour x Gala. SS 14.2, TA 0.58-0.75. Eating Pick early October. Use October–March.
Ausbacher Roter (a.k.a. Ausbacher Rotapfel)[15] Ausbach, Hesse, Germany 1770, introduced 1870 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 77 mm (3.0 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Tree vigorous. Flesh is white to greenish yellow, subacid. Quality: cooking good, eating fair. Cooking Pick late September; use October–April
Austin Sweet[9] Pennsylvania, US <1875 Flesh white, juicy, sweet, very good. Stalk short. Eating Use September–December
Autumn Glory[49] Washington, US 2011 The Autumn Glory variety is a hybrid of the Fuji (apple) and the Golden Delicious apple, featuring a red over golden background. Very sweet, firm flesh with a subtle "cinnamon" flavor. Produced only by Domex Superfresh Growers in Washington's Yakima Valley. Eating
Automn Pearmain (a.k.a. Summer Pearmain)[37][31][7][13][28] England 1588 Green with russet and red overcolour. width 67–72 mm (2.6–2.8 in), height 60–68 mm (2.4–2.7 in). Stalk 12–17 mm (0.47–0.67 in). Cells obovate, axile. Flesh is creamy white, fairly firm, nutty and slightly aromatic. Eating PickE late September; use September–November
Avajlilja[19] Turkey A green apple with red flush. Tolerant to common apple diseases and pests. Flesh has sweet-sour taste, with a weak aroma.

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Babovača[19] Montenegro A green apple with red flush. Width 96 mm (3.8 in), height 79 mm (3.1 in), weight 250 g (8.8 oz). Stalk very short. Flesh soft, sweet and sour. Use October–April
Bailey (a.k.a. Bailey Sweet).[10][26][27] Wyoming County, New York, US c. 1840 Red apple with considerable white flecks. Has some russeting. Width 86 mm (3.4 in), height 74 mm (2.9 in). Stalk 21 mm (0.83 in). Flesh yellow, tender, juicy, very sweet, very good. Eating, cooking Use October
Baker's Delicious[7] Wales <1932 A yellow apple with orange-red flush. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk short. Flesh; creamy white, firm, crisp, juicy, aromatic. Eating PickE late August–early September; use August–September
Baldwin (a.k.a. Woodpecker, Pecker, Butters)[7][10][12][9][27][32][26][8] Massachusetts, US c. 1740 Flesh yellowish white, crisp, sweet to subacid flavor, very good. Width 76–81 mm (3.0–3.2 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in). Stalk 22 mm (0.87 in). Tree vigorous. Very old variety for North America. Makes much juice. Cold storage 0oC 150 days. TRI DBH 160. Cooking, Eating Pick50 October 14. PickE mid-October. Use November–March
Ballinora[14] England <1898 Golden yellow with red flush. Width 79 mm (3.1 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). AM from RHS in 1898. Cooking, eating Use December–January
Ball's Pippin[30][50] England <1920 A green-yellow apple with red flush and russet. P Cox Orange x Sturmer Pippin. Flesh white, juicy, sweet, aromatic. Tree vigorous. AM from RHS in 1923. Eating PickE early to mid-October. Use January.
Ballyfatten[6] County Tyrone, Ireland c. 1740 A large, round apple with firm, dry, sweet, slightly tart white flesh. Excellent keeper. Scab and canker resistant. Cooking, eating PickE late September. Use October–November.
Baltimore (a.k.a. Baltimore Pippin)[9] US <1860 Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 62 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Flesh whitish, juicy, subacid. Eating Use December–April
Bancroft[6] Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Selected 1930. Introduced c.1935 Width 70 – 80 mm. height 55–68 mm. Stalk 15 mm. Parentage Forest x McIntosh. Flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy. Eating PickE mid-October. Use November - December.
Banks[27][26] Nova Scotia 1880 A red sport from Gravenstein Eating, cooking, pie
Barcelona Pearmain[12][51][13][28] England <1837 One of the best dessert apples. Cells roundish oblate, axile. The tree is a free grower, but does not attain the largest size. Eating, cooking
Bardsey Island Apple Bardsey Island, Wales 1998 A medium-sized eating apple with a unique lemon aroma. Sweet and juicy. Skin color red over gold. Very disease resistant. Single tree discovered on Bardsey island in 1998, age of original tree unknown. May have monastic origins. Eating
Barkley Red Rome[52] Bud mutation of Rome Beauty.
Barnack Beauty[14][7][31] Barnack, Northamptonshire, England c. 1840, introduced c. 1870 Medium-sized apple. Yellow, 25-75% flushed with orange red. AM from RHS in 1899. FCC from RHS in 1909. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in). Flesh; creamy white, very firm, crisp, fine-textured, juicy, subcaid to sweet. Eating PickE late September–early October. Use December–March
Barnack Orange[7] England 1904 P Barnack Beauty x Cox Orange. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk short. Flesh; creamy white, firm, coarse-textured, juicy, subacid, aromatic. Eating PickE late September–early October. Use November–February
Baronesa[18] Brazil Introduced 1997 P Princesa x Fuji. Weight 130 g (4.6 oz). Flesh sweet, crisp. Tree vigorous. Eating
Bascombe Mystery[7] England <1831 A late keeping green apple. Width 68 mm, height 56 mm. Stalk short. Flesh pale yellow, fine-textured, juicy, subacid. Eating PickE early October. Use November - March
Batul (a.k.a. Batulenka, Batulka, Batul-Alma ru. Batullen)[19][17] Romania or Hungary A green apple with red flush. Russet in stalk cavity. Width 50 mm (2.0 in), height 50 mm (2.0 in), weight 80 g (2.8 oz). Tree vigorous. Flesh acidic with poor aroma. Eating PickE mid- to late October. Use December–April.
Baumanns Reinette (cs. Baumanova reneta,fr. Reinette Baumann, pl. Reneta Baumana, ru. Renet Baumana)[7][4][53][15][33][13][17][8] Belgium c. 1810 Medium size. Skin brilliant crimson. Width 66 mm (2.6 in), height 52 mm (2.0 in). Weight 110 g (3.9 oz). Stalk 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in). Cells, oblate, axile, open. Flesh; crisp, subacid. First Class Certificate from RHS in 1878. Cold Storage 2oC 180 days. VitC 16. Density 0.83 Cooking, eating PickE late September. PickG early October. Use December–March
Baxter's Pearmain[7][12][13] Norfolk, England 1821 A large dual purpose apple. Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk medium. Cells obovate, axile. The tree is hardy, vigorous, a most abundant bearer. Flesh; pale yellow, coarse-textured, dry, subacid. Cooking, eating PickE late September–early October; use November–March
Beach (a.k.a. Apple of Commerce)[27] Arkansas, US <1898 A yellow apple with red overcolor, medium size. A late keeper. Stalk medium. Tree large, vigorous. Flesh: very firm, rather dry. Eating Pick late October.
Beacon[54] Minnesota, US Introduced 1936 Lively, juicy flavor; good for baking. Does not keep very well. Parentage (Malinda x Duchess of Oldenburg)x(Malinda x Tetofsky) Cooking, eating PickE early September. Use September–October.
Beauty of Bath(de. Schöner aus Bath)[7][14][31][15][32][16][35][17] Bailbrook, Batheston, Somerset, England Introduced 1864 Width 59–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in), height 44–51 mm (1.7–2.0 in). Stalk 9–12 mm (0.35–0.47 in). Deep red flush and streaks of red with a little russet. Early maturing but short season. Formerly grown commercially in England for local markets. FCC from RHS in 1887. Good flavor in its home climate if it is eaten soon after picking. Poor flavour if distributed long distances and stored for weeks, so now rare. Flesh; creamy white, soft, very juicy, subacid. VitC 14. Eating PickE early August; use early August
Beauty of Bedford[14][6] Bedfordshire, England <1913 Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). P Lady Sudely x Beauty of Bath. Greenish yellow with orange flush. Flesh yellow, firm, juicy, sweet. Eating PickE mid-September; use September–October
Beauty of Hants[7][14] Southampton, Hampshire, England c. 1850 A yellow apple with orange-red flush. Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk variable. Flesh very crisp, yellowish juicy, highly aromatic. Triploid. Eating PickE late September–early October; use November–February
Beauty of Kent[7][13][14] Kent, England introduced c.1820 Old culinary apple, very irregular, ribbed. Width 90 mm (3.5 in), height 83 mm (3.3 in). Cells, roundish obovate, abaxile. AM from RHS in 1901. Flesh yellowish, tender, subacid. TRI Cooking PickE late September; use December–March
Beauty of Stoke[14] Nottinghamshire, England <1889 Width 70 mm, height 65 mm. Flesh yellowish, firm, dry, pleasant flavour. Tree vigorous. FCC from RHS in 1890. Cooking, eating PickE mid- to late October. Use January·March
Beauty of Wiltshire (a.k.a. Weisse Wachs Reinette)[28] ? <1800 Yellow with red flush. Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 9 mm (0.35 in). Flesh juicy, very acidic. Cooking, eating Use October–November
Bedfordshire Foundling[12][7][13] Bedfordshire, England c. 1800 A yellow apple slightly flushed with red. An excellent culinary apple. Width 75–89 mm (3.0–3.5 in), height 65–88 mm (2.6–3.5 in). Cells obovate, abaxile. Stalk short. Flesh; creamy white, firm, juicy, subacid. Cooking PickE late September–early October; use December–March
Bedrika (a.k.a. Prisatka)[19] Possibly Serbia A green conical apple with red flush. Width 77 mm (3.0 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Weight 184 g (6.5 oz). Flesh white, sweet, with pleasant aroma. Eating
Beefsteak[9] Amesbury, Massachusetts, US <1870 Stalk medium. Flesh white, tender, crisp, juicy, subacid. Very good. Eating Use October–November
Beeley Pippin[7] Derbyshire, England Raisedc. 1880 A yellow apple flushed (25–50%) with red. Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 62 mm (2.4 in). Stalk short. Flesh yellow, juicy, sweet, aromatic. Eating Pick late August; use September–October
Belle de Boskoop (cs. Boskoopské, de. Boskoop, Schöner von Boskoop) agm[55][24][4][31][7][16] Boskoop, Netherlands 1856 Width 73–95 mm (2.9–3.7 in), height 67–87 mm (2.6–3.4 in), weight 205 g (7.2 oz). Stalk 10–25 mm (0.39–0.98 in). Flesh acid and aromatic. Tree vigorous. Particularly attractive blossom. AM from RHS in 1897. VitC 10–17. Density 0.83 TRI Cooking, baking PickE early October. PickG mid-October. Pickg September 23–October 15. Use January–April
Belle de Builts[28] Builts, La Vienne, France <1860 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 68–74 mm (2.7–2.9 in), height 49–54 mm (1.9–2.1 in). Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in). Flesh white, crisp, juicy, aromatic, sweet. Cooking, eating Use January–April
Belle de Pontoise(cs. Pontoiské, de. Schöner aus Pontoise, ru. Pontuazskaia krasvitța)[31][33][7][14][17] France 1869, introduced 1879 Large flat-round apple. Greenish-yellow, 25–75% flushed with red. Biennial. Width 86 mm (3.4 in), height 64–67 mm (2.5–2.6 in). Stalk 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in). Flesh white, sweet, juicy. Tree vigorous. Cooking. PickE mid-October; use November–March
Bellefleur Kitaika (cs. Krasokvet Kitajka, pl. Bellfleur Kitajka) [17] Russia 1914 Width 100 mm, height 85 mm. Flesh, white, soft, sweet. Use October - December
Belmont[9] Pennsylvania, US <1870 Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk short to medium. Flesh yellowish, crisp, tender, juicy, aromatic. Very good. Tree vigorous, healthy, very productive. Eating Use November–February
Ben Davis(a.k.a. New York Pippin, Victoria Pippin, Victoria Red, Red Pippin, Kentucky Pippin, Baltimore Red, Baltimore Pippin)[10][27][26][56] Southeastern US c. 1800 Width 77 mm, height 80mm. Noted for keeping well prior to refrigerated storage, but flavour has been compared with cork. Eating Use January - June.
Bennet[9] Herefordshire, England <1870 A cider apple. Cider
Benoni[7][10][9][57][26][13][58] Massachusetts, US <1832 A small orange-yellow apple with red overcolour. Width 57–59 mm (2.2–2.3 in), height 53 mm (2.1 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Cells obovate, axile, closed. Flesh yellow, firm, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid, good to very good. BB. DBH 110. Eating Pick50 August 23. PickE late August. Use August–September
Ben's Red[7][14] Cornwall, England c. 1830 Medium to large apple. Slightly ribbed. Skin flushed and striped dark red. Flesh pale yellow, sweet, aromatic. P Devonshire Quarrenden Xbox Apple. Award of Merit from RHS in 1899. Eating PickE early September; use September.
Bentley Sweet[10] Virginia, US <1850 Flesh sweet. Tree vigorous, productive, an early bearer. Eating Use April–September
Berlepsch (see Frieherr von Berlepsch)
Berner Rosen (a.k.a. cs. Bernské růžové)[24][8] Zurich, Switzerland 1860 A red apple. Height 57–62 mm (2.2–2.4 in), width 62–66 mm (2.4–2.6 in). Weight 110 g (3.9 oz). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Flesh; soft, juicy, subacid. Cold storage 4oC 120 days. VitC 11. Density 0.78 Eating PickG late September–early October; use December–February
Bess Pool[14][31][7][13] Nottinghamshire, England 1824 Round-conical apple. Flesh firm but tender, white, sweet, rather dry. Trees are shy bearers at first. Width 67–70 mm (2.6–2.8 in), height 58–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in). Stalk 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in). Cells ovate, axile, open or abaxile. Eating PickE early October; use November–February
Bethlemite[9] US <1860 Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Flesh juicy, subacid, aromatic. Eating Use December–March
Beverly Hills[11][18] California, US 1939, Introduced 1945.[59] P Melba x Early McIntosh. Slightly tart flavor. Flesh white. Likes warm weather. MacIntosh style summer apple that is self fertile and well adapted to low chill conditions.[60] Eating
Biesterfelder Renette[32][4][8] Biesterfeld, Lippe, Germany 1850 A yellow apple striped with red. Width 60–75 mm (2.4–3.0 in), height 55–65 mm (2.2–2.6 in). Flesh white, crisp, juicy. Cold storage 2oC 120 days. Eating PickG mid-September. Use October–December
Bietigheimer[26][27] Germany <1870 Fruit very large with russet. Width 110 mm (4.3 in), height 78 mm (3.1 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Tree large, vigorous. Flesh white, firm, coarse, srisp, juicy, subacid, fair to good. Use September–October
Birgit Bonnier[61] Sweden 1992 A cross between Cortland (apple) and Lord Lambourne.
Bismarck [7][24][14][26][27][16][35] Victoria, Australia 1870 Large fruit with a yellow-green with red overcolour. Flesh crisp, juicy, subacid, fair to good. FCC from RHS in 1887. Width 65–85 mm (2.6–3.3 in), height 58–72 mm (2.3–2.8 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Cooking, juice. PickE late September. Use November–February
Bittenfelder[4] Baden-Württemberg, Germany <1940 Flesh; white, crisp, juicy, subacid. Cider, juice PickG late October. Use November–April.
Black Annette[9] US <1820 Flesh white, tender, good. Eating Use November–December
Black Apple[9] US <1820 Flesh white, good. Eating Use November–February
Black Ben Davis[27][26] File Pomological Watercolor POM00002482.jpg Arkansas, US c. 1800 A red mutation of Ben Davis. Eating Use January - April.
Black Gilliflower[10][27][26] US <1800 Width 68 mm (2.7 in), height 74 mm (2.9 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Flesh white, dry, subacid, good. Tree very productive. Eating Use November–March
Blackjon[11][8] Washington, US Introduced 1931 Mutation of Jonathan. Cold storage 3-4oC 120 days. Eating
Blackmack[11] British Columbia, Canada Introduced 1930 Mutation of Red McIntosh. Eating
Black Oxford[9] Maine, US <1870 Flesh white, dry, subacid, good. Tree a great bearer. Eating Use March–May
Black Sweet (a.k.a. Moore's Sweeting)[10] US <1820 Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). Flesh yellow, dry, very sweet. Quality inferior. Baking, cider Use December–March
Blairmont[62] Georgia, US Cross made 1961 A round to conical apple with 90% red overcolor. Moderately resistant to scab, fire blight, powdery mildew and black rot. DBH 112. Flesh: cream, juicy, subacid. Eating
Blauacher Wädenswil[4] Bern, Switzerland Width 78 mm (3.1 in). Height 75 mm (3.0 in). Flesh; greenish-white, juicy, subacid. Cider, juice PickG late September. Use October.
Bledsoe[10] Kentucky, US <1855 A large apple. Stalk short. Flesh crisp, juicy, subacid, good. Eating Use September–April
Blenheim Orange (a.k.a. Emilia (in Ecuador) and Pennsylvania (in Colombia) cs. Blenheimská reneta, de. Goldrenette von Blenheim, pl. Blenheimska, ru. Renet blengheimskii, Renet zolotoi blengheimskii) agm[63][7][4][27][15][16][35][13][28][17][8] England Discovered c. 1740, introduced c. 1818 Has greenish-yellow to orange skin streaked with red. Width 75–91 mm (3.0–3.6 in), height 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in), weight 165 g (5.8 oz). Stalk 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in). Cells open, obovate, axile. Flesh; aromatic, juicy. Distinctive nutty flavor excellent for cooking. The vigorous tree is slow to come into crop but then produces heavily. Cold storage 4oC 120 days. TRI VitC 13. Density 0.76 Cooking, eating PickE late September. PickG early October. Use November–January.
Bloody Ploughman[6] Carse of Gowrie, Scotland c. 1800 A medium-sized, very dark red, heavily ribbed apple. Flesh white sometimes pink-streaked, crisp, juicy, mildly sweet. It is reputed to have got its name after a gamekeeper shot dead a ploughman caught stealing apples from the Megginch Estate. When his body was returned to his wife, she found stolen apples in his pockets and threw them onto a rubbish heap. One of the resulting seedlings bore apples of a deep, blood red. This tree gave rise to the cultivar that was named after the unfortunate ploughman.[64] Eating PickE mid-September. Use September - November.
Blue Pearmain[7][9][14][27][26] US c. 1800 A yellow apple with dark red stripes. Width 70–75 mm (2.8–3.0 in). Height 63–70 mm (2.5–2.8 in). Steam short and stout. FCC from RHS in 1896. Flesh aromatic, spicy, subacid, very good. Cooking, cider, eating PickE early October; use November–December.
Blutapfel (a.k.a. Pomme Sanguinole, Purpurapfel)[28] ? <1820 A yellow apple with red overcolor. Width 49–60 mm, height 45–54 mm. Stalk 6 mm. Flesh yellow tinted with red, juicy subacid. Eating, Cooking Pick October. Use December - May.
Bodil Neergaard[65][35] Denmark 1855 A green oblong conical apple. Width 56–61 mm (2.2–2.4 in), height 70–75 mm (2.8–3.0 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). Flesh; white, juicy, spicy. Eating, cooking Pick October; use Januar–March
Böhmer (a.k.a. Edel-Böhmer)[28] Tyrol <1857 Green with red flush. Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Eating Use December–March
Böhmischer Rosenapfel[28] Bohemia, Germany <1800 A large apple. Width 81 mm (3.2 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Flesh juicy, sweet. Eating, cooking Use August–September
Bohnapfel (a.k.a. Grosser Rheinischer Bohnapfel, cs. Strýmka, pl. Grochówka)[4][8] Germany <1800 Width 55 mm (2.2 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in), weight 100 g (3.5 oz). Stalk 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in). Flesh; acid, crisp, juicy. Cold storage 2oC 210 days. Density 0.80 TRI Cooking, cider PickG late October–early November; use March–May
Boiken (cs. Boikovo)[7][4][24][26][35][8] Bremen, Germany 1828 Culinary apple. Width 68–82 mm (2.7–3.2 in), height 56–68 mm (2.2–2.7 in). Weight 125 g (4.4 oz). Stalk 17–23 mm (0.67–0.91 in). Flesh white, firm, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid to acid, good. Cold storage 0oC 150 days. VitC 10. Density 0.85 Cooking, drying, juice PickE mid-October. PickG mid–late October; use February–May
Bonum (a.k.a. Magnum Bonum)[9][26][27] US 1828 Width 77 mm (3.0 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Flesh white, firm, tender, aromatic, juicy, mild subacid, very good. Eating Use September–December
Borgovskoje[38] Russia <1860 A sweet yellow apple. Eating Pick late August
Borovitsky (see Duchess of Oldenburg)
Borsdorfer see Edelborsdorfer
Börtlinger Weinapfel[4] Baden-Württemberg, Germany 1827 Flesh; greenish-white, juicy, acid. Tree vigorous. Cider, juice PickG mid-October. Use October–November.
Bottle Greening[9] Green Mountains, US <1850 Produces large fruit. Has thick skin. Flesh white, subacid. Eating, cider Use January–February
Bough (see Sweet Bough)
Bountiful[31] Kent, England Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). A yellow apple flushed (0–25%) with red. Flesh, fairly juicy, fairly tender. Cooking, Eating Pick late September; use September–January
Bow Hill Pippin[14][7] Bow Hill, Kent, England introduced 1893 Golden yellow with slight flush. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). AM from RHS in 1893. Flesh yellow, firm, juicy, good. Eating Use November–February
Brabant Bellefleur(a.k.a. Brabantsche Bellefleur)[14][13][39] France? <1830 A yellow apple with red flush and stripes. Width 71 mm, height 67 mm. Stalk 10mm. Cells closed, elliptical. AM from RHS in 1901. Flesh crisp, yellow, acid, aromatic. Cooking Use December–April
Braddick Nonpareil[13] England <1828 A medium-sized roundish apple. Width 66 mm, height 55 mm. Stalk short. Cells, ovate, axile. Flesh yellowish, subacid, aromatic. More sweet and tender than the Old Nonpareil. Eating PickE mid October. Use November - April.
Braeburn[66][67][44][8] New Zealand introduced 1952 Width 76 mm, height 69 mm. Chance seedling. Flesh pale cream, firm, crisp, juicy. Red overcolor 69%. Ripens 19 days after Golden Delicious. Not susceptible to bitter-pit. The fruit is widely sold commercially in the United Kingdom. Cold Storage 1oC 180 days. SS 13.8 - 14.7 TA 0.53 - 0.86. Eating Pick 45 October 16. Pick55 October 5. Pick at the end of late May in New Zealand.
Bramley (Bramley's Seedling) agm[68][16][7][35][13] Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom 1809 Most widely sold cooking apple in the United Kingdom. Triploid. Width 83–86 mm (3.3–3.4 in), height 66–70 mm (2.6–2.8 in). Stalk 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in). Cells round, axile, open. Large sized fruits with waxy skin, green with a red flush, which must be peeled before use. A favorite ingredient in many traditional British puddings.[69] TRI Cooking, juice, cider. PickE mid-October. Use November–February.
Brasil (a.k.a. Bruckner, Bruckner do Brasil)[18] Brazil 1940s Fruit large, resembles Delicious. Tree vigorous. Eating
Brauner Matapfel[15] Germany <1800 A yellow apple with redbrown flush. Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 7 mm (0.28 in). Flesh whitish-yellow, sweet, subacid. Quality cooking good, eating fair. Cooking Pick mid-October; use December–May
Bravo de Esmolfe Esmolfe, Penacova, Portugal 18th century A small, juicy and sweet apple, considered one of the best Portuguese apples Eating
Breakey[11] Manitoba, Canada Introduced 1935 Fruit medium size, red and scarlet. Flesh white, melting, juicy, spicy. Cooking, eating Use September–November
Breda Reinette (a.k.a. Reinette von Breda, Reinette de Breda, Nelguin, Reinette Nelguin)[28][70] Netherlands <1760 Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 7 mm (0.28 in). Flesh yellowish, juicy, aromatic. Cooking, eating Use December–March
Breedon Pippin[28] England 1801 Sweet flavor. Originally raised by a parson in Berkshire. Rare. Eating
Brettacher[32][4] Brettach, Württemberg, Germany A yellow apple striped with red. Width 70–85 mm (2.8–3.3 in), height 50–60 mm (2.0–2.4 in). Flesh white, juicy. Eating PickG mid–late October. Pickg October 15–30. Use December–May.
Breuhahn(a.k.a. Geheimrat Breuhahn, cs. Breuhahnovo)[4][32][8] Geisenheim, Germany 1895 Introduced 1934 Width 57–63 mm (2.2–2.5 in), height 45–53 mm (1.8–2.1 in), weight 93 g (3.3 oz). Stalk 17–25 mm (0.67–0.98 in). Flesh: yellowish white, juicy, subacid. Cold storage 1oC 180 days. VitC 8–14. Density 0.74 Cooking, eating PickG late September–early October; use October–April
Briar Sweet (see Pound Sweet)
Brina Italy 1998 Resistant to scab. Spreading habit with intermediate vigor; full flowering season is medium-late, production is heavy, fruit is medium or medium-large, with smooth skin; white lenticels, no russet, excellent taste characteristics. Ripens first week of October (Trentino). Eating
Britegold[43] Ontario, Canada Introduced 1980 A bright yellow apple. Flesh cream-colored, tender, juicy. Biennial tendency. Resistant to apple scab. Eating, pie
Broad Eyed Pippin[7][13] England <1700 A yellow apple with some light brown flush. Width 93 mm (3.7 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk short. Cells obovate, axile, open. Flesh white, acid. Cooking, cider. PickE late September; use November–January
Brownlee's Russet[14][7][31][32][13] Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England c. 1848 Green with red flush, covered with russet. Width 70–74 mm (2.8–2.9 in), height 58–61 mm (2.3–2.4 in). Stalk 8–12 mm (0.31–0.47 in). Cells pointed ovate, axile, open. Flesh greenish white, juicy, acid, nutty flavour. Eating PickE mid-October; use December–March
Buckingham (a.k.a. Kentucky Queen, Lexington Queen)[71][27][26] US, probably southern states <1817 Width 87–93 mm (3.4–3.7 in), height 67–78 mm (2.6–3.1 in). Stalk 11–21 mm (0.43–0.83 in). Flesh coarse, juicy, subacid, fair to good. Eating Use November–February
Buff[10] US <1830 Very large. Stalk 19 mm (0.75 in). Flesh, white, tender. Eating Use November–March
Bullock[27] New Jersey, US <1805 Width 59 mm (2.3 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 23 mm (0.91 in). Flesh firm, crisp, tender, juicy, aromatic, subacid, very good to best. Tree not large. Eating Use October–January
Buncombe(a.k.a. Red Winter Pearmain)[10] US <1860 A medium to large sized yellow conical apple striped with red. Flesh yellow, juicy, mild subacid, good. Eating, Cooking Use December - January
Burchardt's Reinette[13][28] Nikita, Crimea <1860 A roundish-oblate apple. Width 65 mm, height 48 mm. Cells roundish obovate, axile. Flesh white, tender, crisp, juicy. Eating. PickE early October. Use November - December.
Bushey Grove[7][30] Hertfordshire, England 1897 A greenish-yellow apple with red flush (25–75%). P Alexande x Dumelow. AM from RHS in 1922. Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). Stalk short. Flesh white, juicy, acid. Cooking, pie PickE late August–early September; use October–December
Byfleet Seedling[7] Surrey, England 1915 Large cooking apple; width 96 mm (3.8 in), height 76 mm (3.0 in). Cooking PickE early October. Use October–February.
Byford Wonder[14] Herefordshire, England <1893 Yellow with russet dots. Very large. Tree very vigorous. AM from RHS in 1893. Cooking PickE early October. Use November–December.

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Common name Image Origin First developed Comment Use Pick/Use period
Cabashea[9][27] New York, US <1851 A large oblate apple. Width 100 mm (3.9 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in). Stalk 19 mm (0.75 in). Cooking Use September–October
Čačanska pozna[72] Serbia Introduced 1971 P Starking x Jonathan. Width 79 mm (3.1 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in), weight 200 g (7.1 oz). Stalk medium. Diploid. Pick late September–early October
Čadel[72] Serbia Introduced 1984 P Golden Delicious x Jonathan. Width 78–82 mm (3.1–3.2 in), height 78–82 mm (3.1–3.2 in), weight 250–275 g (8.8–9.7 oz). Stalk 45 mm (1.8 in). Flesh firm, crisp, juicy, acid. Pick late September–early October
Cal-King[11] California US 1942 P unknown.
Calville Blanc d'hiver(cs. Kalvil bílý zimní)[7][32][33] France <1598 Noted for unusual looks (somewhat lumpy on the side) but excellent reward when tried. Noted for having unusually high vitamin C content. Apple of choice for tarte tatin in France. Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Stalk variable. Flesh white, juicy, sweet, aromatic. C 32. Cooking, eating PickE third week of October; use November–March
Calville Rouge D'Automne(cs. Kalvil cerveny podzimni, de. Roter Herbst Kalvil, pl. Jablko malinow, ru. Osennii krasnîi kalvil.)[12][13][17] France 1670 A culinary apple of inferior quality in England. Cells ovate, axile. Cooking, eating PickE late September. Use October–November.
Calville Rouge D'Ete[12] France <1800 A culinary apple of second-rate quality. Cooking, eating
Calville Rouge D'Hiver[12][7][58][28] France <1800 A culinary apple of second-rate quality. Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 76 mm (3.0 in). Stalk long. Flesh white, soft, juicy, sweet. Cider, cooking, eating Pick early October; use December–March
Calville Saint Sauveur[28][16][13] France 1839 Yellow with red flush. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 61–71 mm (2.4–2.8 in). Stalk 12–18 mm (0.47–0.71 in). Cells elliptical or ovate, pointed, abaxile. Eating Pick October. Use October–February.
Cambusnethan Pippin[7] Stirlingshire, Scotland c. 1750 A yellow apple with red flush (50–75%). Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 52 mm (2.0 in). Stalk medium. Flesh white, sweet, aromatic. Eating, cooking PickE mid- to late September; use October–December
Cameo[44] Washington State, US 1980s Width 78 mm, height 70 mm. Existence owed to freak accidental crossing of two most popular apples in world: Red and Golden Delicious. Retains prongs on bottom of latter parent but has flavor more resembling Golden. Eating Pick45 October 20. Pick55 October 8.
Campanino Modena, Italy Before 1751 (documented) Fruits have firm, crisp flesh with a rather acid flavor Cooking PickE late October. Use January–March.
Campfield (a.k.a. Newark Sweeting)[9][27][10] New Jersey, US <1817 A cider apple. Biennial. Cider Use November–July
Canada Reinette (see Reinette du Canada)
Cannon Pearmain[9][10][27] Possibly North Carolina, US <1851 A medium size, yellow apple with red flush. Flesh yellow, subacid, very good. Eating Use December–March
Capital[10] Indiana, US <1850 Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 11 mm (0.43 in). Flesh yellow, juicy, subacid. Eating Use December–January
Caraway Russet (see Fenouillet Gris)
Carícia[18] Brazil Introduced 1995 P Prima x Anna. Flesh subacid, good. Tree vigorous. Eating
Cardinal (a.k.a. Kiarolkowski, Peter the Great)[14] Russia <1880 AM from RHS in 1896. Flesh soft, white, juicy, sweet, aromatic. Eating PickE mid-August. Use August–September
Carlisle Codlin[7][13] England <1830 Yellow apple with no overcolour. Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk very short. Flesh, white, tender juicy, subacid. Cooking PickE early September; use October–November
Carlough[27] New York, US <1899 Flesh whitish, tender, juicy, subacid, good. Eating Use November–April
Carlton[11] Geneva, New York, US Introduced 1923 P Montgomery x Red Astrachan. Ripens 1 month later than Red Astrachan. Flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid. Tree vigorous, annual bearer. PickE late August. Use August–October.
Carola (a.k.a. Kalco)[4][8] Germany 1962 Width 74–85 mm (2.9–3.3 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in), weight 135–220 g (4.8–7.8 oz). Stalk 5–20 mm (0.20–0.79 in). Cold Storage 2oC 90 days. Density 0.79 Cooking, eating PickE mid-September; use September–December.
Carolina Red June[57][27][9][10] (a.k.a. Red June, Georgia June) Tennessee, US c. 1810 Very popular Civil War-era Southern apple. Flesh juicy, brisk, subacid. Does beautifully in humid weather. Good choice for backyard gardener in subtropical climate, though hardy as far north as zone 5. Cooking, Eating Pick late July–early August; use August–October
Carpentin Reinette (a.k.a. Carpentin)[28] France or Germany <1800 Gelb with red stripes. Width 59 mm (2.3 in), height 44 mm (1.7 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Cooking. Use December–March
Carroll[73] Manitoba, Canada Selected 1947, introduced 1961. Resembles a highly colored Melba. Tree dwarfish to medium, winter-hardy. Eating Pick late August–early September.
Carswell's Orange[7] Surrey, England 1938 A yellow apple with red flush (25–75%). P Cox Orange x unknown. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk medium. Flesh white, juicy, aromatic. Eating Pick mid-September; use September–November
Carter's Blue Alabama, US 1840s Medium to large, roundish oblate; skin green or greenish yellow washed with dull red with darker red broken tripes, covered with a heavy bluish bloom. Crisp, juicy, sugary, aromatic, mild subacid. Foliage also has a blue hue. Once widely grown in the American South, then thought extinct. Reintroduced to America in 1994 after being discovered at the National Fruit Trust in Kent, England, where it had been added in 1947 from a collection in Rhone, France, after it had been acquired around 1860 from the Fruitland Nursery in Augusta, Georgia.[74] Eating, cooking PickE early October. Use October–February.
Carver (a.k.a. White Carver)[9] Pa. US <1875 Stalk short. Flesh yellow, juicy, tender, vinous, subacid. Tree productive. Eating Use August
Catline (a.k.a. Gregson Apple)[9] Maryland, US <1875 Below medium size. Flesh tender, juicy, sweet. Tree slow growth. Eating Use October–December
Catshead[7][13] England <1700 Sharp flavor. Lumpy shape and electric green coloring. Width and height 86 mm (3.4 in). Stalk short. Cells ovate, abaxile. Known to have been a variety planted in early Virginia by settlers as well as native England. Extremely rare in native United Kingdom; occasionally still found growing in southern United States. Cooking PickE early October. Use October–January.
Cauley[11] Mississippi, US Introduced 1942 P unknown. A large apple. Flesh yellow, crisp, juicy. Tree yields heavily. Cooking, jelly
Celestia[10] Ohio, US <1850 Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 75 mm (3.0 in). Stalk 21 mm (0.83 in). Flesh subacid, sprightly, spicy, aromatic. Cooking, eating Use September
Cellini (fr. Cellini, de. Cellini, ru. Cellini)[7][24][29][25][15][35][13][28][17] England <1843 Width 70–86 mm (2.8–3.4 in), height 56–74 mm (2.2–2.9 in). Stalk 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in). Cells round to obovate, axile, open. Flesh; white, soft, subacid. Eating, cooking PickE mid–late September; use October–December
Chailleux[28][34] Bretagne, France <1870 Width 66–85 mm, height 54–72 mm. Stalk 10mm. Flesh yellowish-white, juicy, subacid. Eating, cooking, juice Use November - January
Champagnerrenette (see Reinette de Champagne)
Champion (a.k.a. Shampion, Sampion)[4][8] Czechoslovakia c. 1960, introduced 1976 A greenish yellow apple with red flush. Width 72 mm (2.8 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Weight 180 g (6.3 oz). Stalk 40 mm (1.6 in). P Golden Delicious x Cox Orange Pippin. Attractive color. This tree bears attractive fruit, extra-large sized, deep Flesh; creamy white, juicy, and subacid. Keeps fresh for a long time. Starts bearing at a young age. Cold storage 2oC 120 days. VitC 8. Eating PickG early to mid-October. Use October–February.
Champlain[27] US < A grennish yellow apple. Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 75 mm (3.0 in). Stalk 21 mm (0.83 in). Flesh white, very tender, juicy, subacid. Quality: eating good, cooking excellent. Eating, cooking Use August–October
Charden[4][8] France Width 80 mm, height 65 mm. Parentage Golden Delicious x Reinette Clochard. Flesh; subacid. Cold storgage 1oC 150 days. TRI Cooking, eating PickG October. Use November–March.
Charlamoff[26][27] Russia <1880 Yellow with red flush. Tree small. Flesh white, coarse, juicy, subacid, good. Eating Pick August; use August
Charlamowsky (see Duchess of Oldenburg)
Charles Eyre[7] Berkshire, England Introduced 1911 A greenish-yellow apple. Width 102 mm (4.0 in), height 90 mm (3.5 in). Stalk short. Flesh white, soft, dry, acid. Cooking, pie PickE mid-September; use September–November
Charles Ross[7][14]agm[75][31][8] Berkshire, England 1890s FCC from RHS in 1899. Orange to red. Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). Best cooked early in season. Good flavor, and sweet when eaten later in season. Cold storage 3oC 90 days. Multi-purpose PickE mid-September; use October–December
Chataigner(a.k.a. Martrange, Maltranche Rouge)[33][28][34] Normandie, France <1400 A green apple with russet and red overcolor (50-70%). Width 72–74 mm (2.8–2.9 in), height 55–67 mm (2.2–2.6 in). Stalk 7–13 mm (0.28–0.51 in). One of the oldest apple varieties in the world. Cooking, eating, cider. PickE late October. Use December–April.
Chaxhill Red[13] Gloucestershire, England >1873 A roundish oblate red apple. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 52 mm (2.0 in). Stalk short and stout. Cells roundish obovate, axile, open. Flesh tender, subacid. Eating, cider
Cheddar Cross[7][76] Long Ashton, England Raised 1916, selected 1946, introduced 1949. Green apple with red flush. Width 60 mm (2.4 in), height 50 mm (2.0 in). P: Allington Pippin x Star of Devon. Flesh yellow, juicy, sharp. Eating PickE late August. Use August–September.
Cheese[9] Pa. US <1870 Flesh white, tender, subacid. Good. Tree vigorous, bears annually. Eating Use November–February
Cheeseborough[10] US <1840 One of the largest and one of the poorest of the russet apples. Flesh dry, subacid, sweet. Cooking Use November–December
Chelmsford Wonder[7][77][14][78] Essex, England c. 1870 A large long keeping yellow-skinned apple with diffuse orange pink flush. FCC from RHS in 1891. Width 75–81 mm (3.0–3.2 in), height 61–68 mm (2.4–2.7 in). Stalk: short and stout. Still grown in Essex orchards including Lathcoats Farm Shop. Flesh; creamy white, firm, tough, fine-textured, juicy, subacid. P Dumelow x ? Cooking PickE early October; use November–February
Chenango[9](a.k.a. Chenango Strawberry)[26][27] N.Y. US <1850 Width 72 mm (2.8 in), height 72 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Flesh white, firm, tender, juicy, mild subacid, aromatic, good to very good. Eating Pick45 August 14. PickE early September. Use September–October
Chester (a.k.a. Chester Redstreak)[9] Pennsylvania, US <1850 Medium size. Flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid, aromatic. Eating Use November–December
Chestnut[11][79] Minnesota, US Introduced 1946 P Wealthy x unknown. Flesh nutlike flavor. Tree vigorous, productive.
Chieftain[8] Iowa, US Raised 1917, introduced 1967 Width 65–80 mm, height 65–75 mm. Stalk 18–35 mm. Flesh white, firm, crisp, juicy, sweet. Cold storage 3-4oC 120 days.
Chiver's Delight[31][7] Histon, Cambridgeshire, England 1920s Medium to large oblate apple. Red flush over greenish yellow skin. Width 68 mm (2.7 in), height 59 mm (2.3 in). Stalk long. Flesh; creamy white, firm, fine-textured, juicy, sweet. Flavor can be variable but at its best is very well balanced. Grown by Chivers (now a brand of Premier Foods) for apple sauce. Multi-purpose Picke mid-October. Use November–January.
Chorister Boy[7] Wiltshire, England <1890 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 66 mm (2.6 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk medium. Flesh white, juicy, subacid. Particularly attractive blossom. Eating PickE late September–early October; use November–December
Christmas Pearmain[7] England 1893 A yellow apple with red flush (50–75%). Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk short. Flesh yellow, crisp, subacid, aromatic. Eating PickE early October. Use November–January
Cissy (see Tamplin)
Citron d'Hiver (see Winter Zitronenapfel)
Clarke (a.k.a. Clarke Beauty)[27] New York, US <1900 Flesh tender, juicy, subacid. Eating Use October–January
Claygate Pearmain [7][14] [31][13] Surrey, England <1821 Suitable for northerly, cold, wet climates: rich, nutty flavor. FCC from RHS in 1921. Width 67–70 mm (2.6–2.8 in), height 59–67 mm (2.3–2.6 in). Stalk 10–18 mm (0.39–0.71 in). Flesh, crisp, greamy white tinged green, subacid, aromatic. Cells obovate to elliptical, axile. TRI Eating PickE early October; use December–February
Clayton[10] Indiana, US <1850 Width 84 mm (3.3 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Flesh yellow, subacid. Cooking Use November–March
Cleopatra (see Ortley)
Clivia[4][8] East Germany 1964 Geheimrat Dr. Oldenburg x Cox's Orange Pippin. Width 64–80 mm (2.5–3.1 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in), weight 100–183 g (3.5–6.5 oz). Stalk 15–30 mm (0.59–1.18 in).Cold storage 2oC 120 days. Eating PickE late September. PickG mid-October. Use October–April
Close[7][25] Virginia, US Selected 1928, Introduced 1938 A greenish-yellow apple with red stripes. Width 65–75 mm (2.6–3.0 in), height 67–72 mm (2.6–2.8 in), TRI Eating PickE early August; use August.
Cludius Herbstapfel[80] Germany <1860 A green apple. Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). Flesh juicy, subacid. Eating PickE mid-September; use September–October.
Cockle Pippin(a.k.a Nutmeg Pippin, de. Hahnen Pepping)[7][13][28] Surrey, England c. 1800 A greenish yellow apple. Width 62 mm (2.4 in), height 59 mm (2.3 in). Stalk medium. Cells elliptical, axile, open. Flesh, firm, white, dry, sweet. Eating PickE early–mid-October; use December–March.
Coffelt[27] US Flesh whitish, firm, tender, juicy, subacid, good. Eating Use January–May
Cogswell (a.k.a. Cogswell Pearmain)[9] Connecticut, US c. 1755 Width 84 mm (3.3 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Flesh yellow, juicy, subacid, aromatic. Very good to best. Eating Use December–March
Collamer[26][27] New York, US c. 1895 A sport of Twenty Ounce. Width 105 mm (4.1 in), height 95 mm (3.7 in). Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in).
Collins[27] (a.k.a. Apple of Commerce) Fayetteville, Arkansas, US 1885 Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 59 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 19 mm (0.75 in). Flesh white, crisp, firm, subacid, fair to good. Tree vigorous. Eating PickE late October. Use January–June
Colora Red York[11] (a.k.a. Red York Imperial) Colora, Cecil County, Maryland Discovered 1933. Introduced 1935. A bright red apple. Bud mutation of York Imperial. Assigned to Bountiful Ridge Nurseries, Maryland.
Colton[27] Massachusetts, US c. 1840 A yellow apple. Flesh juicy, mild subacid. Eating Use August
Colvert[10] US <1850 A large apple. Flesh white, juicy, subacid. Eating Use October–November
Conard[11] Missouri, US Introduced 1935 P Ben Davis x Jonathan. Ripens one week after Jonathan. Tree vigorous, resistant to disease. Eating
Connel Red Fireside[81] Wisconsin, US Discovered 1949, Introduced 1957 Bud mutation of Fireside. Fruit red, large. Tree very hardy, productive.
Constantine[26][27] Europe <1873 Constantine is very similar to Alexander, but ripens later and keeps longer. Width 91 mm (3.6 in), height 69 mm (2.7 in). Stalk 23 mm (0.91 in). Flesh, white, firm, coarse, tender, juicy, subacid, fair to good. Eating Use September–November
Cook's Favorite[10] US <1850 Flesh yellow, subacid. Stalk long. Cooking Use September
Cooper[10][9][27] Connecticut, US <1796 Width 86 mm (3.4 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 18 mm (0.71 in). Flesh juicy, subacid, vinous, sweet. Good. Eating Use October–December
Cooper Early White[9] Possibly Illinois, US <1870 Flesh white, crisp. Eating Use September–October
Cooper Market[9][27][82] Possibly New Jersey, US <1804 Width 66 mm, height 59 mm. Flesh white, tender, subacid, fair to good. Tree vigorous. Eating Use December–May
Cornell Fancy[9] Pennsylvania, US <1870 Stalk medium. Flesh white, tender, crisp, juicy, subacid. Very good. Tree vigorous. Eating
Cornish Aromatic[7][31][13] Cornwall, England very old Large yellow. High-quality dessert apple. Width 64–77 mm (2.5–3.0 in), height 58–69 mm (2.3–2.7 in). Stalk 18–21 mm (0.71–0.83 in). Cells obovate, axile. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy, highly aromatic. Eating PickE mid-October; use December–March
Cornish Gilliflower[7][31][13][58] Cornwall, England Introduced 1813 Discovered as accidental seedling. Shy bearer. Width 68–70 mm (2.7–2.8 in), height 68–70 mm (2.7–2.8 in). Stalk 18 mm (0.71 in). Cells roundish obovate, axile or abaxile. Partial tip bearer. Flesh yellow, aromatic, sweet. Particularly attractive blossom. Eating PickE mid-October; use November–March
Coronation[7] Sussex, England 1902 A yellow apple with red flush (50–75%). Width 81 mm (3.2 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk long. AM from RHS in 1902. Flesh white, soft, dry, sweet. Cooking, eating Pick mid-September; use September–December
Cortland[7][25][26][8] Geneva, New York, US 1899. Introduced 1915. Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 57–62 mm (2.2–2.4 in). Classic red coloration, nice crunch. Flesh; white, juicy, crisp. P Ben Davis x McIntosh. Tree early and annual bearer, very hardy. Cold storage 3oC 90 days. Eating Pick45 September 15. Pick55 September 1.
Coryphée[83] Sint-Truiden, Belgium 2013 Parentage Rubinstep x Nicoter. eating Pick early to mid September.
Cosmic Crisp[67] Washington, United States Cross made 1997. Became available commercially in 2019. Width 84 mm (3.3 in), height 79 mm (3.1 in). Stalk 26 mm (1.0 in). Weight 290–300 g (10–11 oz). P Enterprise x Honeycrisp. Flesh: crisp, firm, juicy. SS 12.9–14.6, TA 0.60–0.83. Eating Ripens four weeks after Gala.
Cottenham Seedling[7] Cambridgeshire, England <1923 P Dumelow x unknown. Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk short to medium. Flesh white, firm, juicy, acid. Cooking PickE late September–early October; use November–March
Coulon's Reinette see Reinette Coulon
Court of Wick[13] England <1790 A green apple with red overcolor (0-20%). Width 61 mm, height 54 mm. Stalk 13 mm. Cells roundish elliptical, axile. Flesh yellow, tender, crisp, juicy. Eating Pick October. Use October - March.
Court Pendu Plat (fr. Court Pendu Rouge)[7][31][32][16] France 1613 Extremely old variety, may date from as early as Roman times. Width 61–67 mm (2.4–2.6 in), height 45 mm (1.8 in). Stalk 8–10 mm (0.31–0.39 in). Popular during the Victorian era. Yellow to light green, flushed with red (0–75%). Particularly attractive blossom. Eating, cooking, baking, drying, juice. PickE mid-October; use December–April
Cowan's Seedling[13] England A small apple, yellow with red flush. Stalk very short. Cells obovate, abaxile. Flesh juicy, sweet, pleasant flavour. Eating Use October
Cowarne Quoining[13] Herefordshire, England 1826 Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Stalk short and slender. Cells large, symmetrical, obovate, axile, open. Flesh juicy, sweet and of good flavour. Eating Use January–March
Cox's Orange Pippin (cs. Coxova reneta, fr. Orange de Cox, pl. Koksa Pomaranczowa, ru. Renet Coxa)[7][31][4][27][33][16][34][13][17][8] England 1829 One of the most celebrated apples in the United Kingdom, valued for its aromatic "orange" color and flavor. Width 60–89 mm (2.4–3.5 in), height 48–81 mm (1.9–3.2 in), weight 85–100 g (3.0–3.5 oz). Stalk 10–14 mm (0.39–0.55 in).Cells obovate, axile, slit. The fruit is widely sold commercially. Mainly grown in United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands but also grown for export in New Zealand. Cold storage 3oC 120 days. VitC 5–11. Density 0.85 Eating Pick45 September 12. PickE late September. PickG late September–mid-October. Pickg September 15–30. Use October–February
Cox Pomona (a.k.a. Pomona) [7][13][27][15][4][39] Buckinghamshire, England c. 1825 A large five crowned apple. Width 82–88 mm (3.2–3.5 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Cells obovate, axile. Raised by Richard Cox. Parentage Alexander x unknown. Mainly grown in Denmark and Sweden. VitC 12. Eating, cooking PickE mid–late September. PickG mid-September. Use October–December.
Cranberry Pippin[10][27] New York, US <1840 Large yellow apple with red flush. Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 62–68 mm (2.4–2.7 in). Stalk 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in). Flesh white, juicy, subacid. Cooking Use November–February
Crandall[84] Urbana, Illinois, US Cross made 1914. Selected 1925. Introduced 1952 A red apple. Parentage Rome Beauty x Jonathan. Eating, Cooking Pick before Winesap. Use February - April.
Crawford (a.k.a. Crawford Keeper)[10] US <1850 Flesh yellow, tender, juicy, subacid. Eating Use February–April
Crawley Beauty[7][31][85] England or France <1870, introduced 1906. A pale green cooking apple. Width 58 mm (2.3 in), height 45 mm (1.8 in). Stalk 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in). At maturity yellow with orange-red flush. Award of Merit from Royal Horticultural Society in 1912. Cooking PickE mid-October; use December–March
Creek[9] Pennsylvania, US <1870 Flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid. Very good. Tree vigorous. Eating Use December–March.
Crimson Beauty (a.k.a. Early Red Bird)[6] Canada 1850-1880s Flushed and striped with red. Width 64mm. Height 51 mm. Stalk 20 mm. Flesh subacid, soft, juicy, raspberry flower. Tree vigorous. Eating PickE early August. Use August.
Crimson Beauty of Bath[86] Sport of Beauty of Bath Eating PickE early August.
Crimson Bramley Nottinghamshire, England 1913 A red mutation(sport) of Bramley. Cooking
Crimson Cox[87] Herefordshire, England Discovered 1913, Introduced 1928 Mutation of Cox Orange Pippin. Skin covered with crimson. Eating
Crimson Crisp(a.k.a. Co-op 39)[88] New Jersey, US Cross made 1971 A greenish-yellow apple with red-purple overcolor (95–100%). Flesh crisp, juicy, subacid. SS 13.5–16.5, TA 0.63, D 76. Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Eating Pick45 September 15. Pick55 September 5. Use October–December.
Crimson Delight Washington, United States Crimson Delight is a multi-purpose apple intended for snacking, baking and fresh recipes. The fruit size is medium to large with a firm texture and is crisp and juicy. Eating, baking
Crimson Gold[89] Czech Republic 1944 A golf ball-sized applecrab hybrid developed by Albert Etter who named it Little Rosybloom for its cute size and attractive ruby red flush. He died before completing the patent papers. Fruit was later rediscovered and renamed. Very crispy and keeps texture in baking. Eating, baking Pick45 September 27.
Crimson Newton Wonder[6] Holywell, Hertfordshire, England 1921 A more highly coloured sport of Newton Wonder. Eating, Cooking PickE mid-October. Use November - March
Crimson Pippin synonym of Detroit Red
Crimson Pippin synonym of Scarlet Pippin
Crimson Queening[7][13] England <1831 A greenish-yellow apple flushed (50–75%) crimson. Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 73 mm (2.9 in). Stalk variable. Cells roundish obovate, axile. Flesh greenish white, soft, sweet, juicy, subacid. Cooking PickE early September; use September–October
Crimson Superb[86] Yorkshire, England <1950 Sport of Laxton's Superb Eating PickE early October
Crimson Topaz see Topaz
Cripps Pink ('Pink Lady')[90][67][43] Australia 1973, selected 1979, introduced 1989 Flesh firm, crisp, very sweet and slightly tart. Light red, pink and light yellow-green striped skin. Width 70–75 mm (2.8–3.0 in). Weight 197 g (6.9 oz). SS 12.5–16.0, TA 0.71–0.91 Cooking, eating Pick45 October 21. Pick55 October 10.
Cripps Red Australia 1973
Crispin (see Mutsu)
Criterion New York 1898 One of parents believed to be Ben Davis, but very tart unlike parent. Dark red skin underlain with stripes. Cooking, eating
Croncels (cs. Croncelské, fr. Transparente de Croncels, pl. Kronselska, ru. Prozracinoe Kronseliskoe)[4][33][16][91][17][8] Crocels, France Introduced 1869 Round oblong. Pale milky yellow with occasional slight flush. Flesh pale yellow, tender, very juicy, subacid. Width 80–85 mm (3.1–3.3 in), height 67–73 mm (2.6–2.9 in). Weight 195 g (6.9 oz). Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in). Cold storage 4oC 60 days. VitC 26. Density 0.72 Eating PickG late August–mid-September. Use September–October
Cullasaga[10] North Carolina, US <1858 Flesh yellow, tender, juicy, sweet flavor. Eating Use January–April
Curl Tail[7][13] England <1872 A yellow apple. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 62 mm (2.4 in). Stalk short. Cells obovate, abaxile. Flesh is white, soft, dry, subacid. Cooking PickE mid-September; use October–December.
Cutler Grieve[6] Edinburgh, Scotland Introduced 1912 Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Flesh is white, firm, strawberry flavour. Tree is weak. Eating PickE mid-September. Use October–November.

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Dakota Beauty[11] South Dakota, US Introduced 1944
Damasonrenette see Reinette de Mâcon
Daniel[10][9] Indiana, US <1850 A delightful dessert apple. Flesh white, fine grained, tender, juicy, subacid, aromatic. Eating Use August - September
Danziger Kantapfel(cs. Hranàč gdanský, fr. Calville de Danzig, pl. Kantowka gdanska, ru. Danțigskoe rebristoe)[24][17] Germany <1760 A yellow apple with red overcolour. Width 63–78 mm (2.5–3.1 in), height 58–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in) Weight 118 g. Flesh yellowish white, subacid, slightly aromatic. Cooking, eating Pick October; use October–December
D'Arcy Spice agm[92][31][13][14] Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Essex, England 1785 A medium-sized apple with yellow-green skin, a red blush where exposed to the sun and covered with a spotty ochre russet. Cells rounish obovate, axile, open. White flesh is aromatic, firm and crisp with noticeable hints of anise and clove. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 58–61 mm (2.3–2.4 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). P Reinette Franche x ? Eating PickE late October; use December–April
Davey[11] Massachusetts, US Introduced 1950 P McIntosh x unknown. Tree bears earlier and more regularly than Baldwin, resistant to scab. Eating
Dayton(a.k.a. Co-op 21)[93][43] Urbana, Illinois, US Cross made 1967. Selected 1976, introduced 1988 A roundish to oblate apple, with red overcolor (up to 90%). Flesh: fine grained, firm, cisp, very good, subacid, 13,3% soluble solids, 0.3% titrable acid. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 18–21 mm (0.71–0.83 in). P N.J. 123249 x PRI 1235–000. Maturity 4 weeks before Delicious. Eating Pick55 August 12.
Dazzle[83] Hastings, New Zealand cross made 1997 Width 69 mm. A yellow-green apple with 95% red to orange overcolor. Susceptible to scab and powdery mildew. Eating ripens midseason.
Deacon Jones[26][27] Pennsylvania, US <1890 Large oblong-conic, ribbed. Yellow with red flush. Tree vigorous. Flesh yellow, firm, coarse, crisp, tender, juicy, mild subacid, aromatic, fair to good. Eating Use November–March
Dean's Codlin[28][13] Possibly England <1844 A large apple. Width 91 mm (3.6 in), height 74 mm (2.9 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Cells elliptical, abaxile, wide open. Flesh yellowish, tender. Cooking Use December–March
De Jaune (see Jaune)
Delawine[11] Ohio, US Introduced 1948 P Delicious x Stayman Winesap. Flesh juicy and flavor of Stayman Winesap. Tree strong grower.
Delblush[6] France 1979 Tentation delblush, Golden Delicious × Grifer Eating
Delcon[11] Missouri, US Introduced 1948. P Conrad x Deliciious. Tree dwarf tendency, heavy producer. Eating
Delcorf (a.k.a. Delbarestivale)[94][8] France 1960 Parentage Golden Delicious × Stark Jonagrimes. Cold storage 3oC 50 days. Eating PickE early September. Use September–October.
Delfloga France 2008 Delbardivine delfloga, Royal Gala Tenroy × Florina, scab resistant Eating
Delflopion Delbard, France Sampion × Florina, scab resistant Eating
Delgollune(a.k.a. Delbard Jubilée)[6] France 1960s Width 75 mm, height 70–80 mm. Stalk 20 mm. Parentage Golden Delicious x Lundbytorp. Flesh white, crisp, juicy, aromatic, subacid. Eating, Cooking PickE mid to late October. Use November - February.
Delrouval France 1995 Cybèle delrouval, Delcorf × Akane Eating
Deltana France 2010 Delbard Celeste deltana, (Golden Delicious × Grive Rouge) × Florina, scab resistant Eating
Democrat 1.(a.k.a. Varick)[9][27] New York, US <1869 A yellow apple striped and splashed with red. Width 77 mm (3.0 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk slender,24 mm (0.94 in). Flesh juicy, subacid, very good. Tree is good grower and a great bearer. Eating Use December–March
Democrat 2.[8] Tasmania, Australia c. 1900 Width 57 mm, height 45 mm. Dark red flush. Flesh: crisp, sweet, juicy. Cold storage 0oC 150 days. PickE late October. Use January–March.
Detroit Red (a.k.a. Detroit)[9][27] Possibly the US <1820 Flesh, white, crisp, juicy, subacid. Width 84 mm (3.3 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). Good. Eating Use October–February
Deutsher Goldpepping (a.k.a. Pomme d'Or d'Allemange)[28] Germany <1833 A yellow apple. Width 59 mm (2.3 in), height 47 mm (1.9 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Eating, cooking Use January–April
Devonshire Quarreden[7][31][58] England, possibly France 1685 (documented) Possible French parentage or ancestry. Crimson red peel. Juicy. Width 51–64 mm (2.0–2.5 in), height 38–48 mm (1.5–1.9 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Cells ovate, axile, split. Flesh greenish-white, crisp, juicy, sweet. Tree heavy cropper on warm soil. Eating PickE mid–late August; use late August–early September
Dewdney's Seedling[7] File:Cross section of Dewdney's seedling, National Fruit Collection (acc. 1939–011).jpg Lincolnshire, England c. 1850 Large, irregular, late cooking apple. Flesh juicy, acid. Width 95 mm (3.7 in), height 80 mm (3.1 in). Stalk very short. Cooking PickE late August–early September; use October–January
Diamond Jubilee[14] Kent, England <1901 A yellow apple. AM from RHS in 1901. Flesh firm, white, good. Eating, cooking PickE mid-October. Use January–March
Dietzer Gold-Reinette(a.k.a. Reinette de Dietz)[28][34] Germany <1820 Width 56–67 mm, height 50–54 mm. Stalk 12 mm. Flesh juicy, aromatic, subacid. Eating, cooking Use January - April.
Dijkmanszoet[16] A yellow to green apple with red stripes. Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 18 mm (0.71 in). Cooking Use November–April
Discovery agm[95][31][4][8] Essex, England 1949. Introduced 1949. P Worcester × Beauty of Bath. Width 66 mm (2.6 in), height 48 mm (1.9 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). Sharp, sweet flavour. Fruits are sold commercially in the United Kingdom. Cold storage 4oC 30 days. Eating PickE mid–late August. PickG mid-August. Pickg August 15–30. Use mid-August–mid-September
Diwa (see Junami)
Doctor[9][27] Pennsylvania, US <1817 Flesh tender, juicy, aromatic, subacid. Good. Eating Use October–January
Doctor Hogg[13] England <1878 A golden yellow apple striped with crimson. Width 83 mm, height 74 mm. Cells obovate, abaxile. Flesh white, tender, juicy. FCC from RHS in 1878. Cooking (Eating) Pick early September. Use November - February.
Domine[27] US <1831 Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 29 mm (1.1 in). Flesh exceedingly tender and juicy. Eating Use December–April
Domino[14][13] Possibly Nottinghamshire, England <1883 Oblong, rounded, irregular. Pale yellowish green. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk short. Cells elliptical, abaxile. Flesh crisp, acid. Cooking PickE mid August. Use August–September.
Domnesc (a.k.a. Pomme de Moldavie, Herrenapfel, ru. Domneşti)[19][17] Moldova <1800 Width 100 mm (3.9 in), height 70–80 mm (2.8–3.1 in), weight 170–210 mm (6.7–8.3 in). Flesh, juicy, sweet sour. Eating PickG September. PickE mid-October. Use October–January.
Dorsett Golden[18] Bahamas 1964 Grown from chance seedling of Golden Delicious. Yellow with red flush (10–40%). Flesh sweet, subacid, good. Tree vigorous. One of the most southerly apples grown in North America. Eating PickE mid-October. Use December–January.
Double Red Baldwin[11] New Hampshire Discovered 1924. Introduced 1927. Mutation of Baldwin. Darker red than Baldwin Eating
Double Red Delicious (see Starking)
Double Red Duchess (see Red Duchess)
Double Red McIntosh (see McIntosh Rogers)
Double Red Rome Beauty[11] Washington, US Discovered 1925, Introduced 1927 Mutation of Rome Beauty. Eating
Double Red Wealthy[11] New York, US Discovered 1933, Introduced 1940 Dark red mutation of Wealthy. Eating
Double Red Willow Twig[11] Illinois, US Discovered 1927, Introduced 1929. Dark red mutation of Willow Twig Eating
Dougherty/Red Dougherty Australia, New Zealand 1930 Red Dougherty is a recent mutation discovered in New Zealand from the old Australian Dougherty. Eating
Doux d'Argent[33][34] Anjou, France <1839 A yellow to green apple. Width 78–92 mm (3.1–3.6 in), height 58–72 mm (2.3–2.8 in). Stalk 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 in). Use December–January.
Downton Pippin(a.k.a. Elton Pippin, Downton Golden Pippin, Elton Golden Pippin, Knights's Golden Pippin)[12][13][58] Herefordshire, England 1806 A dessert apple of first-rate quality. Width 54 mm (2.1 in), height 44 mm (1.7 in). Cells obovate, axile, slit. Parentage: Orange Pippin x Golden Pippin. Flesh yellowish white, firm, crisp, juicy, aromatic. Eating PickE mid-September. Use November–January
Drakenstein[18] South Africa Introduced 1981 Round, bright red. P (Wemmershoek x Granny Smith) x Richared Delicious. Tree vigorous. Eating
Dr. Seelig's Oranje Reinette[16] Kiel, Germany A yellow to green apple with no overcolor. Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 62 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 18 mm (0.71 in). Use November–January
Dubbele Bellefleur[39] ? <1760 A green apple striped with red. Width 74–79 mm, height 55–60 mm. Stalk short. Pick October. Use October–November.
Duchess of Bedford[6] Bedford, England <1918 Parentage Cellini x Beauty of Bath. Width 66 mm, height 54 mm. Flesh white, soft, aniseed flavour. Eating PickE mid August. Use August–September.
Duchess of Oldenburg (a.k.a. cs. Charlamowski, de. Charlamowsky, fr Borowinka, Borowitsky, Borowicki, pl. Charlamowska)[7][24][33][16][13][26][28][17] Russia <1824 Has red stripes with splashes of green. Excellent resistance to freezing temperatures. Stalk 8–20 mm (0.31–0.79 in). Width 69–89 mm (2.7–3.5 in), height 57–73 mm (2.2–2.9 in). Weight 144 gram. Cells ovate, axile. Cooking, eating Pick45 August 14. Pick55 July 25. Use September–March
Duchess's Favourite[31][13] Surrey, England c. 1800 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 58 mm (2.3 in), height 61 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Cells roundish obovate, axile, open. Flesh yellowish white, tender, juicy, subacid. Tree rather slow in bearing, but then a heavy cropper. Eating Pick late August; use August–September
Dudley Winter (a.k.a. Dudley)[27] Castle Hill, Maine, US 19th century A medium-sized oblate apple with greenish-yellow skin covered with red stripes over a solid red blush. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Flesh is firm but tender, juicy, aromatic and quite tart, becoming milder as it ages. Good for fresh eating and cooking; rated by many as one of the best for apple pies and sauces. Tree is a natural semi-dwarf, very hardy and bears heavily annually. Cooking, eating
Dukat[8] Czechoslovakia 1965 Width 73–80 mm, height 60–68 mm. Stalk 25 mm. Parentage Golden Delicious x Cox Orange. Cold storage 3oC 60 days.
Duke of Devonshire[7][31][28] Lancashire, England Raised 1835. Introduced 1875 Dessert apple, resistant to scab and canker. Width 61–69 mm (2.4–2.7 in), height 54–56 mm (2.1–2.2 in). Stalk 5 mm (0.20 in). Eating PickE early October; use January–March
Dülmener(aka Dülmener Rosenapfel, Dülmener Herbstrosenapfel)[4][96][8] Germany 1870 Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in), weight 195 mm (7.7 in). Stalk 10–16 mm (0.39–0.63 in).Cold storage 3oC 90 days. VitC 6. Density 0.81 Cooking, eating PickE mid-September. PickG mid–late September; use September–December
Dummellor's Seedling(a.k.a. Dumelow's Seedling) agm[97][98][31][13] Shackerstone, Leicestershire, England <1800 Roundish-oblate apple with pale greenish-yellow skin strewn with large russet dots, occasionally covered with a delicate pinkish-orange blush. Width 77 mm (3.0 in), height 61 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 11–14 mm (0.43–0.55 in). Cells obovate, axile to abaxile. Flesh yellow-tinted white flesh, aromatic, firm, crisp, tart, and very juicy. One of the most widely grown culinary apples of Victorian England, esteemed for its fine flavour and good keeping qualities. Cooking PickE mid-October; use November–March
Dungay[13] England <1884 An excellent cooking apple. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 25 mm (0.98 in). Cooking Use October–December
Dunning[11] Geneva, New York, US Raised 1923. Introduced 1938 P Early McIntosh x Cox Orange. Flesh sweet. Eating Pick early August. PickE late August. Use August–September.
Dutch Codlin (a.k.a. Chalmers Large, Glory of the West)[13][58] Possibly the Netherlands 1783 One of the best kitchen apples. Greenish yellow with red flush. Stalk 25 mm (0.98 in) and thick. Eye small and closed. Flesh white and sub-acid. Cooking PickE early September. Use September.
Dutch Mignonne[99][32][33][35] Holland or Germany <1766 Medium size round. Width 60–80 mm (2.4–3.1 in), height 55–70 mm (2.2–2.8 in). Cells obovate, axile, open. Flesh, cream, crisp, juicy. Stem long. Eating, cooking, baking, drying, juice PickE early October. Use November–April.
Dyer (a.k.a. Pomme Royale)[26][9][27] A yellow apple with brown flush. Width 72 mm (2.8 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Tree vigorous. Flesh yellow, crisp, tender, aromatic, subacid, aromatic, very good to best. Eating PickE early September. Use September–October.
Dymock Red[13] Gloucestershire, England A roundish or oblate red apple. Width 54 mm (2.1 in), height 41 mm (1.6 in). Stalk very short. Cells ovate, axile, closed. Flesh yellowish, soft, tender, subacid. Eating, cider Pick late September

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Egle Lithuania Eating
Eady's Magnum[7] England c. 1908 Width 91 mm (3.6 in), height 73 mm (2.9 in). Stalk short. Flesh white, juicy, acid. Cooking PickE mid-October; use December–March
Early Blaze[8] US Introduced 1957 Cold storage 2oC 60 days
Early Bough see Sweet Bough
Early Chandler[9] US <1875 Stalk short. Flesh yellow, tender, juicy, subacid. Too acid for eating. Cooking Use August
Early Cortland[100] Geneva, New York, US Cross made 1938, selected 1949 Diameter 75–90 mm (3.0–3.5 in). Skin color 60–95% red. P Cortland x Lodi. Eating
Early Harvest (a.k.a. July Pippin, Yellow Harvest, Tart Bough)[9][10][27][26][13][58] US <1806 Width 58–85 mm (2.3–3.3 in), height 39–70 mm (1.5–2.8 in). Stalk 17–20 mm (0.67–0.79 in). Cells obovate axile, open. Flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid, good to very good. Eating Pick July; use July
Early Joe[9][10][26][27] New York US <1843 Width 61 mm (2.4 in), height 46 mm (1.8 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Flesh whitish, tender, juicy, vinous flavor, very good to best. Tree is a slow grower. Eating Use mid-August–mid-September
Early Julien (a.k.a. Early Julyan)[12][13] Scotland <1800 An excellent culinary apple. The tree is not a large grower. Width 60 mm (2.4 in), height 48 mm (1.9 in). Cells ovate, round or oblate, open or closed. Flesh yellowish, white, crisp, very juicy. Cooking PickE August, use August
Early McIntosh[11] Geneva, New York, US Introduced 1923 P Yellow Transparent x McIntosh. Flavor excellent. Eating Pick early August
Early Nonpareil[13] Norfolk, England c. 1780 Width 57 mm (2.2 in), height 45 mm (1.8 in). Cells obovate, axile. Flesh crisp, aromatic, subacid. Eating Use October - December.
Early Pennock (a.k.a. Shaker Yellow, Homony)[10] US <1800 Width 79 mm (3.1 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Flesh yellow, avid. Quality poor. Cooking Use July–August
Early Red Bird see Crimson Beauty
Early Red Juneating see Margaret
Early Ripe[9][27] Possibly Pennsylvania, US <1867 Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 59 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid. Good. Tree productive. Eating
Early Strawberry[9][10][27][26] New York, US <1838 Width 58–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in), height 49–52 mm (1.9–2.0 in). Stalk 25–33 mm (0.98–1.30 in). Flesh white, tender, subacid, aromatic, very good. Eating Use July–September
Early Victoria (a.k.a. Emneth Early)[7][16][8] Essex, England 1899 (introduced) Pale yellow fruit. Possibly from Lord Grosvenor × Keswick Codlin. Width 71 mm (2.8 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 18 mm (0.71 in). Flesh; greenish-white, crisp, firm, acid. Cooks well, breaks up completely when cooked. Cold storage 1oC 60 days. Cooking, eating PickE late July–early August. Use August–September.
Easter Orange[53][14] England <1897 Round conical, deep golden yellow with flush and stripes of dark brown red. Flesh firm, yellow, of good flavour. AM from RHS in 1897. Width 66 mm (2.6 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Eating PickE early October. Use February–April
Ecklinville[7][13] Ecklinville, Ireland c. 1820 Large, round, greenish-yellow. Width 78–87 mm (3.1–3.4 in), height 63–70 mm (2.5–2.8 in). Stalk short. Cells ovate, abaxile. An excellent early cooker. Flesh; white, soft, fine-textured, acid, juicy. Cooking PickE early September; use September–October
Ecolette[21] Wageningen, Netherlands Flesh: firm, juicy, shap, aromatic. Parentage Elstar x Prima. Eating PickE October
Edelborsdorfer (cs. Mišenské, Mišeň česká, ru. Borsdorfskoe blagorodnoe)[80][17] Germany <1600 A green apple with red flush and russet. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Eating, cooking PickE mid-October; use December–March
Edelrother[28] <1856 Yellow with red flush. Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 61 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Eating Use November–January
Edith Hopwood[30] Essex, England <1929 Yellow with russet. Stalk very long. Eating PickE early September. Use October–November
Edward VII[14]agm[101][31] Worcestershire, England 1908 (introduced) A large oblate-round apple with yellow-green skin and pinkish-brown blush. Width 76–83 mm (3.0–3.3 in), height 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in). Stalk 6 mm (0.24 in). AM from RHS in 1903. Suitable for more northerly, cold, wet climates. Flesh; pale yellow, firm, coarse-textured, juicy, acid. Extraordinary keeper; apple ripens in autumn and will keep until Easter. P Possibly Blenheim Orange × Golden Noble. Cooks well, breaks up completely. Cooking PickE mid-October; use December–April
Edwards[9] North Carolina, US <1869 A greenish yellow apple, lightly striped with red. Flesh juicy, firm. One of the best keepers. Eating PickE mid-October.
Edwin Beckett[30][102] England <1915 Green to yellow with red flush. Width 100 mm (3.9 in), height 114 mm (4.5 in). Cooking
Egremont Russet agm[103][31][30] Sussex, England <1872 Width 64–68 mm (2.5–2.7 in), height 48–57 mm (1.9–2.2 in). Stalk 6–10 mm (0.24–0.39 in). Brown russeting. Excellent keeper. Resistant to scab, very prone to bitter pit. Flesh; cream, firm, fine-textured, dry, nutty flavor. Eating PickE late September; use October–December
Eifeler Rambur[32] A yellow apple striped with red. Width 65–85 mm (2.6–3.3 in), height 50–65 mm (2.0–2.6 in). Flesh crisp, dry, subacid. C 8. Eating, cooking, baking Use December–March
Ein Shemer[18] Israel 1963 P Zabidani × Golden Delicious. Tastes tart, does not do well in cold weather. (Not the same as Anna (apple)) Eating Ripens in June
Elektra[4] Germany Width 68 mm (2.7 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in), weight 95–100 g (3.4–3.5 oz). Stalk 5–15 mm (0.20–0.59 in). Cooking, eating PickE early October. PickG mid–late October; use November–February
Elise Rathke[28] Danzig <1880 A yellow to green apple, with red overcolor. Width 60 mm, height 52 mm. Stalk 9 mm. Flesh yellowish-white, juicy, subacid, aromatic. Eating Pick October. Use December–April.
Ellison's Orange[30][14] agm[104][31][78][16][8] Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, England Introduced 1911 Width 67–75 mm (2.6–3.0 in), height 57–61 mm (2.2–2.4 in). Stalk 12–35 mm (0.47–1.38 in). P Cox's Orange Pippin × Cellini. AM from RHS in 1911. FCC from RHS in 1917. Rich aniseed flavor. Flesh; creamy white, soft, juicy, subacid, aniseed flavour. Cold storage 4oC 120 days. Eating PickE mid-September; use September–October.
Elstar agm[105][43][8] Netherlands Cross made 1955 Golden Delicious × Ingrid Marie. Flesh white, firm, good flavor, acid at harvest. Medium-sized, mostly red with yellow showing. Often used in desserts due to its intense honey flavor. Susceptible to powdery mildew and Phytophthora rot. Cold storage 2-3oC 90 days. Cooking, eating PickE early October. Pickg September 23–October 7. Use October–December.
Emneth Early[106][14] agm[107][31] Cambridgeshire, England <1899 Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 61 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 23 mm (0.91 in). Suitable for northerly, cold, wet climates. P Hawthornden x Keswick Codlin. A biennial crop that needs thinning. AM from RHS in 1899. Good disease resistance. Cooking PickE late July–early August; use July–August
Empire[108][4][8] Geneva, New York, US Introduced 1966 P McIntosh x Red Delicious.Flesh; white, juicy, subacid. Tangy taste. Ruby red color. Cold storage 2oC 120 days. Eating Pick45 September 25. Pick55 September 10. PickG mid-September. Use October–December.
Empire Red[11] British Columbia, Canada Introduced 1942 A red apple. P unknown. Cooking, eating
Empress[18][43] Geneva, New York, US Cross made 1969, selected 1977. Introduced 1988 A dark red apple, fair. Width 60–65 mm. P Jonamac x Vista Bella. Flesh light yellow, semifirm, subacid. Eating, cooking
Encore[7][31][14] Berkshire, England 1906 Large cooking apple. Width 83–96 mm (3.3–3.8 in), height 73–90 mm (2.9–3.5 in). Stalk 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in). First Class Certificate from RHS in 1908. Flesh; creamy white, soft, coarse-textured, juicy, subacid. Excellent cooker. Cooking PickE early–mid-October; use December–April
Engelsberger[5][4] Germany 1854 A German cider apple. Sugar-acid ratio 10:1. Juice yield 70–75%. Flesh; white, juicy, acid. Cider, juice PickG late September. Use late September–early October
English Codlin (a.k.a. Common Codlin, Codlin, Quodlin)[14][13] England <1600 Yellow with red flush and russet. Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). Cells obovate, abaxile. Flesh, tender, white. acid, good. Stalk long. Cooking Use August–September
English Russet[9][10] <1870 Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 62 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Flesh yellowish-white, crisp, subacid. Good. Eating Use January–May
Enterprise(a.k.a. Co-op 30)[109][110][44] Illinois, US Selected 1978, introduced 1993 A yellow apple with red overcolor (95%). Width 89 mm (3.5 in), height 76 mm. Overcolor 88%. Stalk short. Flesh firm, crisp, spicy. Stores well up to six months. Makes very good candy apple. Eating Pick50 October 20–30. Pick55 October 8–20.
Envy New Zealand 2009 Sweet and crispy, takes 4–8 hours after cutting to start browning. Royal Gala × Braeburn. Eating
Epicure[7] Bedford, England 1909 Yellowish apple with reddish blush. Good clean taste. Award of Merit from RHS in 1931. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 54 mm (2.1 in). Stalk long. Needs thinning for size. Prone to bitter pit, canker. Eating PickE mid–late August; use August–September.
Erickson[11] Minnesota, US Introduced 1923 A large green apple.
Eris[111] Greece Introduced 2016 A red apple. Width 71 mm (2.8 in), height 73 mm (2.9 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Weight 222 g (7.8 oz). Flesh: white-yellowish, juicy, crisp, aromatic. P Black Ben Davis x Red Chief. SS 14.1% TA 0.3%. C 8. DBH 143. Eating Pick September 7–13. Use September–April.
Erwin Baur[4][32][8] Germany 1928, introduced 1955 Width 68–80 mm (2.7–3.1 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in), weight 105–212 g (3.7–7.5 oz). Stalk 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in). Cold storage 1oC 120 days. Vit C 7. Density 0.85 Cooking, eating PickE early October. PickG early–mid-October; use December–March
Esopus Spitzenburg[9][27][26][13][28] Esopus, New York, US c. 1750 Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Named for creek near which first seedling found. Heirloom variety still available at farmstands in Northeast and portions of Virginia. Flesh yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, aromatic, subacid, very good to best. Difficult to grow for inexperienced planters. Width 73–77 mm (2.9–3.0 in), height 68–76 mm (2.7–3.0 in). Stalk 19–24 mm (0.75–0.94 in). Cells ovate, axile, slit. Cooking, eating PickE early–mid-October. Use December–February
Etter's Gold[11] California, US Introduced 1944 Golden yellow. P unknown. Flesh crisp. Pick October
Eva[18] Brazil A yellow apple red striped (70%). P Gala x Anna. Flesh sweet, subacid, good. Tree very productive. Eating
Evagil[14] England Introduced 1863 A golden yellow apple. Stalk very short. Flesh pale yellow, hard, dry. Cooking, eating PickE late August. Use September–October
Evening Party[9] US <1860 Width 68 mm (2.7 in), height 52 mm (2.0 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Flesh juicy, vinous, aromatic. Eating Use December–January
EverCrisp[112] Indiana, US 2008 Described as Fuji x Honeycrisp Eating Pick45 October 10. Pick55 October 3.
Ewalt[10] Pennsylvania, US <1850 A large apple, yellow with red flush. Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Flesh acid, aromatic. Eating Use February–April
Exeter Cross[7][76] Long Ashton, England 1924, introduced 1952 P Worcester Pearmain x Beauty of Bath. Width 59 mm (2.3 in), height 47 mm (1.9 in). Stalk variable. Flesh crisp, juicy, sweet. Eating PickE early August; use August
Exquisite (Laxton Exquisite)[7] Bedford, England 1902 Award of Merit from RHS in 1926. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk short to medium. Flesh sweet, aromatic. P Cox Orange x Cellini. Eating PickE late August; use September–October

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Common name Image Origin First developed Comment Use Pick/Use period
Fagerö[80][25] Sweden <1860 Width 75–80 mm (3.0–3.1 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in). A red mutant of Grågylling. Eating Use October–December
Fallawater (a.k.a. Tulpehocken)[10][27][26] Pennsylvania, US <1842 Width 88 mm (3.5 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 8 mm (0.31 in). Flesh greenish white, crisp, juicy, mild subacid, good. Eating Use November–December
Fall Harvey[27] US <1838 Flesh whitish, crisp, juicy, subacid, high flavor. Eating PickE mid-September. Use October–December
Fall Jenneting (a.k.a. Fall Jeneting)[27] Connecticut, US <1827 Flesh yellow, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid. The tree is a strong grower. Cooking Use September–December
Fall Orange[27][9] Massachusetts, US <1848 Pale yellow. Width 85 mm (3.3 in), height 75 mm (3.0 in). Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in). Flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid, aromatic. A poor shipper. Biennial. Quality: eating excellent, cooking very good. Eating, cooking Use September–December
Fall Pippin[9][57][10][26][13][58] US <1806 Large yellow, roundish to roundish oblate. Width 99 mm (3.9 in), height 86 mm (3.4 in). Stalk 22 mm (0.87 in). Cells obovate, axile. Flesh whitish - yellow, firm, fine, tender, very juicy, subacid, aromatic, very good. AS s. TRI Eating, cooking PickE mid-September; use September–December
Fall Russet[6] US c1875 Flesh aromatic, good. Eating PickE early to mid September. Use September - October.
Fall Swaar (a.k.a. Autumn Swaar)[10] US <1800 Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Flesh yellow, juicy, mild subacid. Cooking, eating Use September
Fall Wine (a.k.a. Ohio Wine, Musk Spice, Sweet Wine)[9] US <1800 Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 23 mm (0.91 in). Flesh yellowish, juicy, aromatic, mild, subacid, sweet. Eating Use September–November
Falstaff[113][43] Kent, England 1966, introduced 1989.

Red stripes on yellow-green background.|A good pollinator. Width 65–75 mm. Parentage James Grieve x Golden Delicious.

Dessert PickE early October. Use October–December.
Fameuse[7][10][9][27][114][26] Canada <1730 Small apple, very sweet, flavour similar to McIntosh. Flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid, perfumed, very good. Width 60–72 mm (2.4–2.8 in), height 53–56 mm (2.1–2.2 in). Stalk 11–17 mm (0.43–0.67 in). Of no value in Britain. Eating Pick45 September 26. PickE late September–early October. Use October–November.
Family[9] Georgia, US <1860 Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Flesh White, juicy, mild, pleasant, subacid. Eating Use August–September
Fanny[57][26][27] Pennsylvania, US <1869 A bright red fruit of good dessert quality. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 50 mm (2.0 in). Roundish slightly oblate. Tree vigorous. Flesh yellow, firm, fine, tender, juicy, mild subacid, good to very good. Eating Use September–November
Faurot[11] Missouri, US Introduced 1935 P Ben Davis x Jonathan. The tree is disease resistant.
Fearns Pippin[12][13][34] London, England <1780 An excellent apple for eating and cooking. The tree is very hardy and a great bearer. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 53 mm (2.1 in). Stalk medium. Cells obovate, axile, slit. Cooking, eating PickE late September–early October; use November–February
Federal Pearmain (a.k.a. Staaten Parmäne)[13][34] England <1831 Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in).Stalk 13 mm. Cells oblate, axile. Yellow red streaked. Flesh vinous. Eating Use December - March.
Feltham Beauty[14] Buckinghamshire, England <1908 Yellowish-green with red stripes and flush. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). P Cox Orange x Gladstone. Flesh, crisp, sweet, very good. Eating PickE early August. Use August–September
Fenouillet Gris[12][33][34] France 1608 A dessert apple of great excellence. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 50 mm (2.0 in). Short stalk. Eating PickE mid-October; use November–February
Feuillemorte[6] France <1948 Flesh crisp, brisk, juicy. Eating, juice PickE late October. Use December - March.
Fiesta agm[115][31][43][8] Kent, England Cross made 1971, selected 1979. Sometimes called Red Pippin. Claims both UK and US heritage: P Cox's Orange x Idared. Width 58 mm (2.3 in), height 51 mm (2.0 in). Stalk 22–30 mm (0.87–1.18 in). Has flavour similar to the former but storage, colouring, and cold tolerance of the latter. Can be susceptible to scab and canker. Cold storage 2oC 90 days. Eating PickE mid–late September; use October–January
Filippa[25][8] Denmark 1893 A yellow apple with some red overcolour. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Cold storage 1oC 150 days. Cooking, eating PickE mid-September; use September–December
Fillbasket[12] England <1875 Name of two different apple cultivars. One from Lancashire and the other from Kent. Cooking
Fink (a.k.a. Fink's Seedling)[10] Ohio, US <1847 A small apple. Flesh whitish, juicy, subacid good to very good. Good keeping qualities (one year). Eating
Finkenwerder Prinz (a.k.a. Finkenwerder Herbstprinz)[32][4][8] Elbinsel, Finkenwerder, Germany 1860 A yellow apple. Width 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in), height 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in). Flesh; yellow to white, crisp, acid. Cold storage 1oC 150 days. Eating, cooking PickE late October. PickG mid-October. Pickg October 1–20. Use December–March.
Fireside[11][79] Excelsior, Minnesota, United States Selected 1917. Introduced 1943 Very fragrant. Yellow with red striping. Sweet apple, very popular in upper Midwest. Flesh yellowish, coarse, tender, juicy, subacid. Parentage Wealthy x Northwest Greening. Eating Pick45 October 1. PickE early October. Use November–April
Fiskhill[27] New York, US <1869 Width 70–93 mm (2.8–3.7 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Tree vigorous. Flesh white, firm, coarse, juicy, mild subacid, fair to good. Eating, cooking Use November–February
Flake's Fall[9] Pennsylvania, US <1869 Yellow with red flush. Width 95 mm (3.7 in), height 73 mm (2.9 in). Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in). Flesh juicy, subacid, aromatic. Eating Use October–November
Flame 1.[108] Boreham, Essex, England 1925 Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Yellow, striped scarlet. Flesh, sweet, aromatic, subacid. Eating PickE late August. Use August–September.
Flamenco (a.k.a. Obelisk) United Kingdom 1950–1999 A columnar ornamental tree with delicious fruit Eating
Flanders Pink see Mariposa
Flandrischer Rambour(fr. Rambour de Flandre)[28][34] Belgium <1800 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 93 mm (3.7 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Use November–January
Flickäpple[25] Sweden <1850 A large cooking apple. Yellow with red stripes. Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). Cooking
Florina (a.k.a. Querina) [21][43] Angers, France Introduced 1977 75% Red overcolor on yellow background. Scab resistant. Susceptible to powdery mildew. Eating PickE early October. Pickg October 1–20. Use October–December.
Flower of Kent (a.k.a. Isaac Newton)[12][13] Kent or Lincolnshire England <1629 A first-rate kitchen apple from October to January. Width 89 mm (3.5 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk short. Cells obovate, abaxile. Flesh crisp, subacid. This is the variety that inspired Sir Isaac Newton to consider gravity. Cooking PickE mid-October. Use November–January.
Flushing Spitzenberg[10][58] US <1822 Flesh white, yellow, juicy, crisp, mild, sweet, good. Eating Use November–February
Folwell[11][79] Minnesota, US Selected 1913. Introduced 1922 A large apple. Parentage Duchess of Oldenburg x (Alexander x Golden Russet).
Foote (a.k.a. Foote's Nonpareil)[9] Mass. US <1875 Flesh firm, juicy, aromatic, subacid, very good. Tree vigorous, annual bearer. Eating Use November
Forge[7] Sussex, England <1851 A yellow apple with red Flush. Width 60 mm (2.4 in), height 54 mm (2.1 in). Stalk short. Flesh white, crisp, juicy, aromatic. Eating PickE late September; use October–November
Fortune agm[116] (Laxton's Fortune)[31][16] England 1904, introduced 1931 Cox's Orange Pippin × Wealthy. First Class Certificate from RHS in 1948. Width 68–75 mm (2.7–3.0 in), height 58–60 mm (2.3–2.4 in). Stalk 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in). Prone to canker, good resistance to scab. Tendency to be biennial. Eating PickE early September; use September–October
Fortune[44] Width 91 mm, height 77 mm. Parentage Red Spy x Empire Eating Pick 5 days after Golden Delicious
Foundling (a.k.a. Shirley, Groton)[10] Massachusetts, US <1820 A medium to large apple. Flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid, aromatic, very good. Eating Use September
Fourth of July (a.k.a. Sibirian August, August Apple)[9] Germany <1875 Flesh white, juicy, subacid, good. Stalk short. The tree is a strong grower. Cooking, eating
Fox Kernel (a.k.a. Sack)[13] Herefordshire, England Yellow with red stripes. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk long. Cells ovate, axile, closed. Flesh soft, tender, dry, sweet. Cider
Foxley[13] England c. 1800 Very small. Stalk 25 mm (0.98 in). Raised by Thomas Andrew Knight. Cider
Foxwhelp[13] Herefordshire, England <1650 Striped red and yellow. Flesh yellow with a rough acid flavour. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 19 mm (0.75 in). Cells, open elliptical, pointed. Flesh yellow, acid. Cider
Fraas Sommer-Calvill[28] Germany c. 1850 Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Eating Use September–October
Franklin[11] Ohio, US Introduced 1937 P McIntosh x Delicious. Eating
Fred Hough[18] Brazil Introduced 1994 Small to medium, red striped. Very low acid content. P NJ 76 x Coop 14. Eating
Freedom[5][117] Geneva, New York, US Cross made 1958, first fruited 1965, introduced 1983 Yellow with red stripes (80%). Flesh: firm, juicy, crisp, subacid. Width 85 mm (3.3 in), height 69 mm (2.7 in). DBH 143. Eating, cooking, juice, cider PickE late September. Use October–December.
French Pippin[9] <1850 Flesh yellowish, tender, subacid, good. Tree vigorous. Eating Use October–January
Freyberg[7] New Zealand 1934 P Golden Delicius x Cox Orange. Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Stalk long. Flesh white, juicy, sweet, aromatic. Eating Pick early October; use October–December
Freiherr von Berlepsch[4][17] Germany 1880 Width 54 mm (2.1 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). One of the best eating apples. High in Vitamin C. Picking September. Eating, juice PickE early October. PickG early–mid-October. Pickg September 23–October 7. Use October–December
Freiherr von Trauttenberg[28] Germany <1850 Width 69–71 mm (2.7–2.8 in), height 65–76 mm (2.6–3.0 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). Cooking, eating Use November–February
Friedrich von Baden (see Grossherzog Friedrich von Baden)
Frogmore Prolific[7][14][28] Windsor, England c. 1865 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk long. Flesh white, soft, juicy, acid. P Hawthornden x ? Cooking PickE late August–early September; use September–November
Frostproof[11] Virginia, US Discovered 1930. Introduced 1947. P unknown. Quality fair. Tree blooms 30 days later than most apples usually do. Eating
Frösåker[24] Sweden <1900 A yellow apple. Width 58–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in), height 45–50 mm (1.8–2.0 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Eating Pick October; use November–January
Fuji[118][18][67][8] Aomori, Japan 1930s, Introduced 1962 P Red Delicious × Ralls Genet. Dark red, conic apple. Sweet, crisp, dense flesh is very mildly flavoured. Keeps very well. One of the most widely grown apple varieties in the world. Cold storage 1oC 150 days. SS 14.3 - 14.6 TA 0.41 - 0.51. Eating Pick 45 October 25. Pick55 October 5. PickE late October. Use December–January.
Fuji Frey[18] Brazil Introduced 1995 Bud mutation of Fuji. Eating
Fyan[11] Missouri, US Introduced 1935 P Ben Davis x Jonathan. Ripens 2 weeks after Jonathan. Tree very vigorous, regular bearer, resistant to disease. Eating

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Gala[7][31][67][4][8] New Zealand introduced 1960 A small to medium-sized conic apple. Width 61–75 mm (2.4–3.0 in), height 55–65 mm (2.2–2.6 in). Weight 140 g (4.9 oz). Stalk 25–40 mm (0.98–1.57 in). The thin, tannic skin is yellow-green with a red blush overlaid with reddish-orange streaks. Flesh is yellowish-white, crisp, juicy, aromatic, subacid, and grainy with a mild flavour. Cross of three of the world's best known apples: Kidd's Orange Red (a cross of Red Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin) × Golden Delicious. One of the most widely available commercial fruit. Cold storage 2oC 150 days. SS 13.2–14.1 TA 0.36–0.54. Eating Pick45 August 30. Pick55 August 25. PickE early October. PickG late September–early October. Pickg September 15–30. Use October–January
Galarina[119] Angers, France Cross made 1978 A round-conic greenish-yellow apple with orange-red overcolor (65–100%) P Gala x Florina. Flesh: yellowish-white, crisp, juicy, firm, aromatic, tart. Eating Pick 2 days after Gala
Galbraith Baldwin[11] Massachusetts, US Introduced 1948 Mutation of Baldwin. Highly colored. Eating
Galícia[18] Brazil 1987 P Gala x Anna. Flesh crisp, juicy. Tree very productive. Eating
Galloway[7][13][28] Scotland <1871 Large eating and cooking apple. First Class Certificate from RHS in 1871. Width 90 mm (3.5 in), height 71 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 13 mm. Cells, small, obovate, axile. TRI Eating, cooking PickE late September; use November–February
Ganges[13] England A green kitchen apple. Cells, ellipticale, axile. Flesh yellowish-green, tender, crisp, juicy, subacid. Cooking Use October–February
Garden Royal[9] Sudbury, Massachusetts, US <1847 A medium-sized roundish-oblate, sometimes slightly conical apple. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 22 mm (0.87 in). Greenish-yellow skin is striped and splashed with bright red, dull or grayish toward the stem; dots few, light and gray; cavity deep, basin shallow, slightly uneven. Flesh yellow, very tender, juicy, rich, mildly subacid and aromatic. Poor keeper. Upright habit, productive bearer, some biennial tendency. Eating PickE late August. Use late August–September
Garden Sweet[9] New England, US <1875 Stalk short and small. Flesh, yellowish white, tender, juicy, sweet. Tree hardy and productive. Cooking Use September–October
Garretson's Early (a.k.a. Somerset Harvest)[10] New Jersey, US <1840 Medium size. Stalk short. Flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid, good. Cooking, eating Use July–August
Gascoyne's Scarlet (cs. Gascoyneho šarlatové, de. Gascoynes Scharlachroter)[7][4][31][16] Kent, England 1871 Large red fruit. Width 77–82 mm (3.0–3.2 in), height 63–70 mm (2.5–2.8 in), weight 145 g (5.1 oz). Stalk 15–25 mm (0.59–0.98 in). FCC from RHS in 1887. VitC 8–12. Density 0.79 Eating, cooking PickE mid–late September. PickG late September; use October–January.
Geflammter Kardinal(cs. Kardinál žíhaný, pl. Kardynalska. ru. Kardinal krasnîi.) [17] Germany ? <1800 Width 74–92 mm, height 70–85 mm. Weight 110-240 gram. Cooking
Geheimrat Breuhahn (see Breuhahn)
Geheimrat Dr. Oldenburg (cs. Oldenburgovo)[5][20] Geisenheim, Germany Cross made 1897, first fruited 1904. Width 68 mm (2.7 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Flesh: yellowish white, fine, subacid. Created at the Höheren Lehranstalt für Obstbau of Geisenheim in the Rheingau. P Minister von Hammerstein × Baumanns Renette. Eating PickE early September. Use September–November.
Gehrers Rambour[5] Germany 1885 A German cider apple. Sugar-acid-ratio 8:1. Juice yield 75–80%. Cider Pick late October
Gelber Richard(fr. Richard Jaune, ru. Riciard jioltîi))[24][32][34][17] Mecklenburg, Germany <1830 A yellow apple. Width 66–76 mm (2.6–3.0 in), height 66–70 mm (2.6–2.8 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). C 23. Flesh: whitish, sweet. Eating Pick October; use November–March
Gendreville[33] A yellow apple with red overcolor. Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Cooking Use January–May.
Geneva Early[120] Geneva, New York, US Cross made 1964, selected 1973 A round-oblate apple. Diameter 70–80 mm (2.8–3.1 in). Skin color 60–100% red. Flesh: subacid, aromatic. P Quinte x Julyred. Eating
George Carpenter[7] Surrey, England 1902 P Blenheim Orange x King of the Pippins. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). Stalk long. Flkesh white, juicy, sweet, aromatic. Eating PickE mid-September; use October–December
George Cave[7][31] Essex, England 1923 Pale green-yellow fruit with red flush. Early harvest. Width 57 mm (2.2 in), height 51 mm (2.0 in). Stalk 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in). Eating PickE early–mid-August; use August
George Neal[7][121][31] Kent, England 1904 Pale green to yellow colour, will keep nicely until late autumn. Award of Merit from RHS in 1923. Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in). Good regular crops. Cooking Pick late August–early September; use August–September.
Gerlinde[21] Ahrensburg, Germany Eating Pick mid to late August.
Gestreifter Herbst-Calvill[28] <1670 Gelb with red flush. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 69 mm (2.7 in), stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Cooking, eating Use November–January
Gestreifter Winter-Calvill[122] Germany <1840 Yellow with red stripes. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Eating, cooking Pick October; use November–February
Gewürzluiken[15][32][4] Württemberg, Germany <1850 A yellow apple striped with red. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 59 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Flesh: white, crisp, juicy, acid. Cooking, juice, baking, eating PickE mid-October. PickG mid–late October. Pickg October 15–30. Use December–March.
Gideon[26][27] Minnesota, US c. 1880 Tree vigorous. Flesh yellow, soft, coarse, crisp, juicy, subacid, fair to good. Eating Use October
Gilpin (a.k.a. Carthouse), Little Red Romanite.[10][9][58] Virginia, US <1850 Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in). Flesh greenish-yellow, sweet, juicy. Cider, eating Pick October; use December–May.
Ginger Gold[44] Virginia, US 1960s A yellow apple with 6% red flush. Width 80 mm, height 73 mm. Tangy flavour, crunchy texture. Cooking, eating Pick45 September 3. Pick55 August 20. Use September–October.
Gipsy King[13] England <1872 A handsome dessert apple. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 45 mm (1.8 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Cells obovate, axile, slit. Flesh yellowish, tender, juicy. Eating PickE mid-October. Use October–December
Gladstone[7][31][27] England 1780, introduced 1868 Width 63–79 mm (2.5–3.1 in), height 54–62 mm (2.1–2.4 in). Stalk 9–17 mm (0.35–0.67 in). A red apple. Eating PickE late July–early August; use July–August
Glanz Reinette[28] Possibly Germany <1850 A green apple with red stripes. Width 58 mm (2.3 in), height 50–53 mm (2.0–2.1 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Eating Pick October
Glockenapfel (a.k.a. Weisser Glockenapfel)[5][32][4] Switzerland 17th century A medium-sized green-yellow elongate bell-shaped apple, sometimes takes on a reddish blush. Width 55–75 mm (2.2–3.0 in), height 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in). VitC 9. Flesh; tart, crisp and juicy. Stores well, taste improves with age. Excellent culinary variety; renowned for its use in Strudel. Cooking, eating PickE mid-October. PickG late October. Pickg October 15–30. Use December–April.
Gloria Mundi (a.k.a. Pound)[7][12][26][27] US <1804 An excellent green culinary apple. Width 89 mm (3.5 in), height 76 mm (3.0 in). Stalk short. Flesh yellow, coarse, crisp, tender, juicy, mild subacid, fair to good. Cooking Pick mid-October; use October–December
Glorie van Holland[53][39] Netherlands c. 1890 A yellow apple striped with red. Width 85 mm. Stalk long. Flesh slightly acidic, slightly sweet. Eating PickE early October. Use October–January.
Glory of the West (a.k.a. Englischer Prahlrambour)[12][28] England <1800 A culinary apple of first quality. Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 72 mm (2.8 in). Cooking Pick October; use October–December
Gloster (a.k.a. Gloster 69)[7][4][123] Jork, Germany 1951 Introduced 1969 Conical shape. Somewhat tart, ruby red color like parent Red Delicious. P Glockenapfel x Richared Delicious. Good choice for backyard gardening. Width 65–90 mm (2.6–3.5 in), height 65–90 mm (2.6–3.5 in). Weight 150–300 g (5.3–10.6 oz). Stalk 11–23 mm (0.43–0.91 in). Eating PickE late October. PickG mid–late October. Pickg October 10–30. Use November–March
Godfrey[11] Manitoba, Canada Introduced 1931 P Patten Greening x unknown. A dark red apple. Flesh white, crisp, sweet. Tree vigorous. Use October–February
Gogar Pippin (a.k.a. Stone Pippin)[12] Scotland <1850 A dessert apple of second rate quality. Eating Use January–March
Gold Chief (a.k.a. Gold Pink)[124] Bologna, Italy Selected 1989. Introduced 1998. A yellow apple with pink blush (10–20%). Flesh; firm, juicy, subacid. Eating Pick 7–10 days after Golden Delicious.
Golden Ball[9] Connecticut, US <1880 A large apple. Flesh crisp, tender, subacid. Eating Use December–March
Golden Delicious(de. Gelber Köstlicher, ru. Zolotoe prevoshodnoe)[7][125][4][26][126][20][17][8] Clay County, West Virginia, US 1891. Introduced 1914. One of the most popular varieties in the world. Due to its regular size, even colour and storage qualities the fruit is widely sold commercially. Uniform light green-yellow coloration. Flesh firm, crisp, tender, juicy, mild subacid, aromatic, very good to best. A good pollinator. Width 63–72 mm (2.5–2.8 in), height 58–62 mm (2.3–2.4 in), weight 145 g (5.1 oz). Stalk 20–30 mm (0.79–1.18 in). Cold storage 0.5o C 120 days. DBH 137–151. VitC 6–9. Density 0.79 Eating, cooking Pick45 October 7. Pick55 September 15. PickE lateOctober. PickG early–late October. Pickg September 23–October 15. Use October–May.
Golden Harvey (a.k.a. Brandy Apple)[12][14][13] England <1821 A yellow apple with russet. Width 49 mm (1.9 in), height 52 mm (2.0 in). Stalk 13 mm. Cells obovate, axile, closed. One of the richest and most excellent dessert apples, it is also one of the best for cider. Eating, cider PickE mid-October. Use December–May
Golden Knob (a.k.a. Old Lady, Old Maid)[12][14][13] England <1850 Orange-brown with russet. A good late keeping dessert apple. Flesh firm, subacid, good. Leaf large, very dark. Width 42 mm (1.7 in), height 35 mm (1.4 in). Stalk short. Cells obovate, axile, closed. The tree is a strong grower. Eating PickE mid-October. Use December–March
Golden Lasa[21] Trentino, Italy A scab resistant apple Eating Pick late September
Golden Mira[21] Trentino, Italy A scab and mildew-resistant apple. Eating Pick early October
Golden Monday[12] England <1850 A kitchen apple. Flesh sugary, briskly flavoured. Cooking Use October–December
Golden Noble (de. Gelber Edelapfel)[7] agm[127][4][31][13][34][28] England 1820 Tree is short and stocky. Produces mint green fruit with blush of pink. Width 60–90 mm (2.4–3.5 in), height 50–80 mm (2.0–3.1 in), weight 150–250 g (5.3–8.8 oz). Stalk 5–15 mm (0.20–0.59 in). Cells obovate, abaxile. Good disease resistance. VitC 25. Cooking, pie, eating PickE early October. PickG mid-September; use October–January
Golden Nonpareil[12][13] England <1850 A first rate dessert apple. Cells ovate or roundish ovate, axile, open. Flesh juicy, sugary with a rich flavour. Eating Use December–February
Golden Orange[21] Trentino, Italy 1979, released 1996 PRI 1956-6 × Ed Gould Golden. Resistant to scab. Moderate vigour, spreading habit and medium-late blooming season; fruit is moderately large (207 g (7.3 oz)) and symmetric, skin is smooth, no russeting. Ripens some days after Golden Delicious; fruit is very attractive; large, good storage ability. Eating Pick early October
Golden Pippin[13] England <1629 A golden yellow apple with russet. Width 57–63 mm., height 52–59 mm. Stalk 12–25 mm. Cells ovate, pointed, axile, closed. Eye small and open. Flesh yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, sweet, subacid. Eating PickE early October. Use November- April
Golden Reinette (see Orleans Reinette)
Golden Russet[26][27][13] New York 1845 (documented) A medium-sized heavily russeted light green apple, occasionally with a reddish blush. Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 72 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Cells obovate, axile, closed. Crisp, fine-grained flesh is rich, sugary and very sweet. Excellent dessert apple, keeps very well. Makes extraordinary cider, known as the "Champagne of cider apples." Cider, cooking, eating PickE early–mid-October. Use December–April
Golden Spire[14][13] Lancashire, England 1850 A golden yellow apple. An old Northern English variety. Flesh pale yellow, juicy, soft. P Keswick Codlin x Manks Codlin. Width 64 mm, height 82 mm. Cells elliptical, abaxile. Unusually tall and oblong with a tart flavour. Cooking, cider, eating PickE early September. Use September–October.
Golden Supreme Idaho, US 1960 Eating Pick45 September 15. Pick55 September 8.
Golden Sweet(fr. Northern Sweet)[57][10][9][27][26][34] Connecticut, US <1832 Width 76–79 mm (3.0–3.1 in), height 59–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in). Stalk 23–30 mm (0.91–1.18 in). A yellow apple. Flesh is yellow, firm, tender, juicy, very sweet, aromatic, good to very good. BB. Eating Use August–September
Gold Pink (see Gold Chief)
Goldrush[128][44] Indiana, US 1980, introduced 1993 Width 74 mm, height 69 mm. The fruit has a complex spicy flavor with high acidity and sweetness. Acidity moderates in cold storage, with exceptional quality after 2 to 3 months. Parentage Golden Delicious x Coop 17. Eating Pick55 October 19.
Goldspur US 1960 A sport of 'Golden Delicious'. Eating
Goldstar[21] Czech Republic Eating Pick October
Goodwood Pippin[129] Goodwood, Sussex, England <1896 Yellow striped with red. Round to conical. The stalk is set in a narrow, rather deep russety cavity. Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 82 mm (3.2 in). AM from RHS in 1896. Cooking
Goosebery Pippin (Ronalds')[7][12] Cheshire, England <1875 A very excellent dessert apple; ripe in November. Small fruit, small tree. Eating
Gordon[23] Whittier, California, United States Introduced 1977 A low chill hour cultivar developed by Robert B. Gordon in Whittier, CA from unknown parentage. Blooms over long period in Southern California – from April to early June. Bears mature fruit from August to October. Fruit is green with red striped overcolor. Ripe at approximately 50% red coverage. Flesh: white, crisp, juicy. Fruit is dual purpose, for eating and baking with sweet-tart flavor. Eating, cooking
Gradirose Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2004 Created by Pépinières Grard. Early dessert apple with pink blush. Stores well. Very productive. Eating Ripens in September
Gragg (a.k.a. Red Gragg or Winter Queen) North Carolina, US 1860 Originated on the farm of James Gragg in Caldwell County, North Carolina about 1860. Valued by North Carolina growers for its fine cooking qualities, crispness and long storage ability. The conical shaped fruit is red in colour with moderately conspicuous dots. Keeps well. Cooking, eating Ripens in October
Grågylling[24][25] Europe <1800 Width 64–68 mm (2.5–2.7 in), height 54–60 mm (2.1–2.4 in). Stalk 12–20 mm (0.47–0.79 in). Flesh juicy, subacid, fair to good. Eating, cooking Pick early October; use November–January
Grahams Royal Jubilee (see Royal Jubilee)
Granges Pearmain[53][13] Middlesex, England <1829 Rather large, round, a little flattened. Colour yellow with dull red flush and broken stripes. Width 80 mm, height 55-60mm. Cells obovate, axile, open. Flesh pale yellow, very crisp and juicy and excellent flavour. Cooking, eating PickE early October. Use December–May
Granny Smith[7][118][130] Australia 1868 This is the apple once used to represent Apple Records. Width 64–74 mm (2.5–2.9 in), height 61–68 mm (2.4–2.7 in). Stalk 17–25 mm (0.67–0.98 in). A favourite variety, widely sold in the UK. Also noted as common pie apple. Lime green colouring. Extremely tart. SS 11.5, TA 1.03. Cooking, eating Pick 45 October 15. Pick55 October 23. PickKt mid-October; use January–April
Grantonian[14] Nottingham, England <1883 Yellowish-green with brown flush. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). Flesh firm, subacid. FCC from RHS in 1883. Cooking Use until March
Graue Herbst Reinette[28] <1800 Width 84–95 mm (3.3–3.7 in), height 64–72 mm (2.5–2.8 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Cooking, eating PickE early October. Use November–December
Graue Portugiesische Reinette[28] Portugal <1798 Width 65–69 mm (2.6–2.7 in), height 46–50 mm (1.8–2.0 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Cooking, eating Use December–April
Grauer Kurzstiel[28] France <1794 Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 52 mm (2.0 in). Stalk 8 mm (0.31 in). Cooking, eating Use December–April
Gravenstein(cs. Grávštýnské, pl. Grafsztynek Prawdziwy, ru. Grafensteinskoe)[7][10][31][4][27][26][33][16][34][13][28][17] Gråsten, Jutland, Denmark <1800 An early yellow-green apple, often with red stripes. Width 73–91 mm (2.9–3.6 in), height 61–89 mm (2.4–3.5 in). Weight 130 g (4.6 oz). Stalk 10–25 mm (0.39–0.98 in). Cells round to elliptical, abaxile. Tree large, vigorous. Flesh yellow, firm, fine, crisp, juicy, aromatic, subacid, very good to best. Exceptional cooking apple, especially for applesauce and pies. Poor keeper; becomes soft quickly. German immigrants introduced this variety to California's San Joaquin Valley in the mid-19th century. Has many sports. VitC 8. Density 0.82 TRI Cooking, eating, pie Pick45 August 23. PickE early September. PickG late August–mid-September. Pickg September 1–7. Use September–December.
Gravensteiner Roter (cs. Grávštýnské červené, fr. Gravenstein Rouge)[65][37][131][34] Lübeck, Germany 1858 A red sport (mutant) of Gravenstein. Widely spread in Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
Green Cheese(fr. Green Cheese)[9][34] North Carolina or Georgia, US 18th century A very old southern apple thought to have originated in North Carolina or Georgia but its true origin is uncertain. The fruit is oblate to oblique in shape. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). The skin is deep green in colour, turning pale yellow when fully ripe. The yellowish flesh is sweet, crisp, tender and juicy. Eating
Greendale[11] Geneva, New York, US Introduced 1938 P McIntosh x Lodi. A green apple. Eating, cooking
Green Newtown (see Newtown Pippin)
Green Seek No Further[9] L.I.[clarification needed] US <1855 Flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid, very good. Stalk short. Tree slow in growth. Eating Use October–January
Greensleeves[7] agm[132][31] Kent, England 1966 Golden Delicious × James Grieve; good garden apple, with a pleasant but unexceptional flavour. Width 64–67 mm (2.5–2.6 in), height 57–60 mm (2.2–2.4 in). Stalk 20–22 mm (0.79–0.87 in). Likely named for famous Renaissance-era song. Can be susceptible to scab. Eating PickE late September; use September–November
Greenup's Pippin (a.k.a. Yorkshire Beauty, Greenup's Apfel)[28][12][13] Yorkshire, England <1800 A first rate early culinary apple. Flesh tender, juicy, and with an agreeable acidity. Width 60–77 mm (2.4–3.0 in), height 46–74 mm (1.8–2.9 in). Cells elliptical, axile. Eating, cooking PickE mid-September. Use October–December
Grenadier[7] agm[133][31][13] England 1862 (documented) Possibly one of the strangest of all British apples: it is ribbed and lumpy with a tough coat, looking as though it has taken a beating. Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in). Cells elliptical, abaxile, wide open. Grenadier cooks down to cream-coloured puree with a superb apple flavour. Makes an excellent apple jam. Poor keeper. Reliably heavy annual bearer. First Class Certificate from RHS in 1883. Good disease resistance. Cooking PickE mid-August; use August–October
Grimes Golden (a.k.a. Grimes Golden Pippin)[7][9][10][71][27][26] Brooke County, West Virginia, US 1804 A medium-sized roundish to slightly oblong apple. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 23 mm (0.91 in). Greenish-yellow skin, ripening to a clear yellow, stem cavity sometimes russeted, covered with yellow or russet dots. The yellowish-white flesh is crisp and tender, with a rich, spicy, sugary-sweet flavour. A good all-purpose dessert and cooking apple, Grimes also makes a strong single-variety cider. Excellent keeper. Grimes Golden is the parent of the ubiquitous Golden Delicious. Relatively rare among apples, Grimes Golden is self-fertile. Original tree discovered near a known orchard of John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed). DBH 147. Cider, cooking, eating Pick55 September 5. PickE mid-October. Use December–March
Groninger Kroon[39] Netherlands 1875 A yellow conical apple striped with red. Width 72 mm, height 70 mm. Stalk 25 mm. Flesh crisp, subacid, aromatic. Eating Use November - January.
Gronsvelder Klumpke[16] Netherlands A green apple with red overcolor (80–90%) and russet. Width 68 mm (2.7 in), height 72 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Use November–April.
Grosh[9][26][27] Pennsylvania, US <1855 Flesh white, loose, soft, juicy, aromatic, subacid, good to very good. Tree vigorous, an annual bearer. Cooking Use September–January
Gros Locard[33][34] France <1849 A yellow or green apple with russet. Width 105 mm (4.1 in), height 80 mm (3.1 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Cooking, juice PickE late October. Use December–March.
Groẞherzog Friedrich von Baden[16] Germany 1894 A green apple. Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Eating Use October
Grove[11] Missouri, US Introduced 1935 P Ingram x Delicious. Tree blooms late, resistant to scab.
Grüner Stettiner (a.k.a. Grüner Winterstettiner)[15] Germany or Poland <1800 A green apple. Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 11–15 mm (0.43–0.59 in). Flesh whitish-yellow, juicy, subacid. Quality good. Cooking, drying, juice Pick October. Use January–April
Guelph[7] Berkshire, England <1912 Medium to large sized apple for use in October to December. First Class Certificate from RHS in 1913. Eating PickE early September. Use September–November.
Guldborg[6][65][35] Denmark 1870 A green apple striped with red(25% overcolor). Width 68mm, height 65 mm. Stalk 12mm. Flesh white, juicy, subacid, aromatic. P Maglemer x unknown. Eating Pick late August. Use August - September.
Gunilla Bohuslän[80] Sweden <1900 Width 98 mm (3.9 in), height 98 mm (3.9 in). Stalk 21 mm (0.83 in). Eating, cooking Use October–March

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Haas (a.k.a. Fall Queen)[26][27] Missouri, US <1875 Fruit oblate-conic, ribbed, yellow with red flush. Tree large, vigorous. Width 86 mm (3.4 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Flesh white, juicy, aromatic, subacid, poor. Use October–November
Hagloe[10] New Jersey, US <1817 Stalk short. Tree healthy, vigorous, productive. Flesh whitish, juicy, acid. Cooking Use August
Halberstädter Jungfernapfel[28][15][32] Halberstädter, Germany <1885 Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 74–80 mm (2.9–3.1 in). Stalk 12–20 mm (0.47–0.79 in). Flesh juicy, sweet, very good. Cooking, caking, eating PickE mid-September. Use November–February
Hambledon Deux Ans[7][31][13] Hampshire, England c. 1750 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 64–67 mm (2.5–2.6 in). Stalk 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in). Cells obovate, abaxile, wide open. Flesh white-yellow, dry, sweet, subacid, aromatic. Prone to bitter pit. TRI Eating PickE late September–early October; use November–April
Hammerstein (a.k.a. Minister von Hammerstein, cs. Hammersteinovo)[4] Germany 1895 Width 60–85 mm (2.4–3.3 in), height 50–65 mm (2.0–2.6 in), weight 100–180 g (3.5–6.3 oz). Stalk 15–25 mm (0.59–0.98 in). VitC 5. Cooking, eating PickE early October. PickG late October–early November; use January–April
Hampus[80][25][24] Holland or Sweden <1820 Width 66–70 mm (2.6–2.8 in), height 47–50 mm (1.9–2.0 in). Stalk 19–26 mm (0.75–1.02 in). Flesh juicy, sweet. Eating Pick late August–early September
Hanaskogsäpple[25] Sweden 1873 A yellow apple. Width 61 mm (2.4 in), height 54 mm (2.1 in). Eating Pick September; use September
Haralson[11][79] Minnesota, US Introduced 1923 P Malinda x Wealthy. Red colour and large, moderately conspicuous dots. Crisp and juicy with a tart flavour. Excellent choice for pies. Cooking, eating, cider Pick45 September 3. Pick55 August 27.
Harberts Renette (a.k.a. Harbert, Harbert's Reinette, Harbert's reinettenartiger Rambour, fr. Reinette Harbert)[24][4][32][16][28][34] Germany <1820 Yellow with red flush. Width 87 mm (3.4 in), height 67–78 mm (2.6–3.1 in). Stalk 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in). Flesh is crisp, juicy, subacid. VitC 21. TRI Eating, cooking, baking, drying, juice. PickE early October. PickG early October; use December–January
Harrison (a.k.a. Harrison Cider)[9][58] New Jersey, US 1770 Yellow skin, sometimes red-blush, black spots, small size, sweet, rich and dry. Cider
Harvey[31][7] England 1629 A green apple. Width 76–93 mm (3.0–3.7 in), height 68–81 mm (2.7–3.2 in). Stalk 12–18 mm (0.47–0.71 in). Flesh white-yellow, dry, sweet. Cooking PickE mid-September; use September–January
Hatsuaki[18] Japan Introduced 1976 P Jonathan x Golden Delicious. Flesh juicy, sweet, good. Eating PickE mid-October. Use November–December.
Hauxapfel[5][4] Germany 1925 A German cider apple. Sugar-acid-ratio 9:1. Flesh; greenish-white, juicy, subacid. Cider PickG late October. Use November–March
Havelgold[134] Germany P: Undine x Auralia. Flesh sharp and aromatic. Cooking Pick October; use December–February
Hawaii 1945 (introduced) Noted for pineapple-like taste. Eating
Hawley[9][10][26][27] New York, US <1855 Width 86 mm (3.4 in), height 72 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in). Flesh whitish, tender, juicy, subacid, very good. Tree vigorous, bears annually. Susceptible to scab. Eating Pick September; use September
Hawthornden(cs. Hawthorndenské)[13][25][34] Scotland c. 1780 Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 52 mm (2.0 in). Stalk 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in). Cells oblate or obovate, abaxile. Flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy. VitC 16. Cooking PickE mid-September. Use October–November
Hector Macdonald[14] Berkshire, England Introduced 1906 Pale yellowish-green. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). Flesh very crisp, juicy, acid. AM from RHS in 1904. Cooking PickE mid–late September. Use October–February
Helios[4][20] Müncheberg/Mark, Germany Introduced 1969. A yellow apple striped with red. P Oldenburg x unknown. Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in), weight 115 g (4.1 oz). Stalk 20–30 mm (0.79–1.18 in). Flesh;aromatic, subacid. Cooking, eating PickG early August; use August
Hendrick Sweet see Sweet Winesap
Herefordshire Beefing[7][13] Herefordshire, England <1800 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk short. Cells obovate, axile, closed. Flesh greenish white, subacid. PickE early October; use November–January
Herefordshire Pearmain (a.k.a. Royal Pearmain, Old Pearmain)[10][12][9][13][58][28] Possibly England <1800 Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 61 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 11 mm (0.43 in). Cells roundish obovate, axile, closed. Flesh vinous, crisp, juicy spicy, aromatic, subacid, very good. Eating, cooking Use December–February
Herefordshire Russet

Kent, England 2002 Cox's Orange Pippin x Idared. Rich, aromatic flavour. Crops well. Eating Pick early October; stores until January
Herma[4] Germany Width 84 mm (3.3 in), height 71 mm (2.8 in), weight 250 g (8.8 oz). Stalk 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in). Cooking, eating PickE late October. PickG mid–late October; use December–March
Herrings Pippin (a.k.a. Herring's Seedling)[7][135][53][31][14][30] Lincolnshire, England 1908, introduced 1917 Large round conical, rather ribbed, greenish yellow with red flush and stripes. Flesh pale yellow with spicy aromatic flavour. Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 68–76 mm (2.7–3.0 in). Stalk 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 in). P Cox Orange x Cellini. AM from RHS in 1920. Eating, cooking PickE early September; use September–November
Herrnhut (a.k.a. Schöner von Herrnhut)[20][4] Saxonia, Germany 1880 A greenish yellow apple with red flush. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in), weight 95 g (3.4 oz). Stalk 15–25 mm (0.59–0.98 in). Flesh; soft, juicy, subacid. Density 0.65 Cooking, eating PickE mid-September. PickG mid-September; use October–December
Herzogin Olga[28] Germany <1860 Width 72–80 mm (2.8–3.1 in), height 61–65 mm (2.4–2.6 in). Stalk 27 mm (1.1 in). Cooking, eating Pick late August; use September
Heta[38] Finland Introduced 1996 A red apple roundish to conical. P Lobo x Huvitus. Eating Pick late September
Heusgen's Golden Reinette (a.k.a. Peter Heusgen's Gold-Reinette)[7] Germany 1877 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk medium. Flesh yellow, crisp, subacid. Eating, cooking PickE early October; use December–March
Heyer 12[11] Saskatchewan, Canada Introduced c. 1940 A greenish yellow apple. Very cold-tolerant. Flesh juicy, acid. Eating Use mid-August–October
Hibernal[26][27] Russia <1870 Fruit large, oblate-conic, yellow with red flush. Tree vigorous. Flesh yellow, firm, coarse, juicy, subacid, fair to good. TRI PickE early September. Use September–January
Hiester (a.k.a. Heaster, Heister)[9] Pennsylvania, US <1875 Flesh white, crisp, juicy, subacid, good. Tree vigorous, productive. Eating Use November–March
Higby Sweet (a.k.a. Lady Blush)[9] US <1875 Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 62 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 18 mm (0.71 in). Flesh white, tender, juicy, sweet, very good to best. Tree early and good bearer. Eating Use November–January
High Canons[14] England Introduced 1887 Yellow with red flush. Width 76 mm (3.0 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). FCC from RHS in 1884. Flesh extremely crisp, acid, cooking well. Cooking Use until April
Hightop Sweet[136][137] Plymouth, Massachusetts, US >1640 Frog green-yellow skin with an occasional pink blush. Ribbed. May have some tiny white spots on the skin. Eating, cooking
High View Pippin[7][30] Weybridge, Surrey, England 1911 Small to medium-sized apple. Award of Merit from RHS in 1928. Eating PickE mid-October. Use November–March
Hildesheimer Goldrenette[15][32] Lower Saxony, Germany <1889 A green apple with red flush. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 14 mm (0.55 in). Flesh whitish-yellow, juicy, subacid. Quality is good for eating. Eating, drying Pick October; use December–March
Himmelstalund[25] Sweden <1870 Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Flesh juicy, aromatic. Eating Use October–November
Histon Favourite (a.k.a. Chiver's Seedling)[7][30] Cambridgeshire, England <1883 Width 77 mm (3.0 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in). Stalk variable. Flesh soft, juicy, sweet. Eating, cooking PickE late September; use October–December
Hoadley[27] US <1894 W 91, H 65. Stalk 22 mm. Flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid, good. Cooking Use September- November
Hoary Morning[7][13][34][28] Possibly Somerset, England <1819 Yellow with red stripes. Cells obovate, axile. Flesh, white, dry. Cider, cooking, eating PickE mid-September; use October–December
Hog Island Sweet[9][27] New York, US <1857 Flesh yellow, juicy, crisp, tender, aromatic, very sweet, good to very good. Stalk short. Eating Use September–October
Holiday[138] Ohio, US Introduced 1964 P Macoun x Jonathan. Flesh; crisp, juicy, sweet, vinous. Eating, cooking, baking Pick October 10 (in Ohio). PickE mid-October. Use November–December.
Holland Pippin (a.k.a. Summer Pippin, Pie Apple)[10][9][26][27] Ontario, Canada or US <1820 Width 77 mm (3.0 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in). Seeds sometimes imperfect. Flavor not agreeable for eating. Flesh white, crisp, tender, very juicy, subacid, good to very good. One of the very best kitchen apples. Cooking, pie PickE mid-October. Use October–November
Holland Winter[26][27] A green apple. Width 85 mm (3.3 in), height 69 mm (2.7 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Tree vigorous. Flesh white, firm, crisp, juicy, subacid, good. Eating Use December–May
Holstein(a.k.a. Holsteiner Cox)[7][31][139][4] Germany 1918, introduced 1950 An apple with a Cox-like flavour. Width 67–73 mm (2.6–2.9 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 9–15 mm (0.35–0.59 in). Flesh crisp, juicy, subacid. Eating PickE late September. PickG mid–late October: Pickg September 23–October 7. Use November–January
Honeycrisp[140][44] Minnesota, US 1960, introduced 1991 Has excellent eating and keeping qualities. Width 83 mm, height 73 mm. Yellow with 47% red overcolor. Very crisp white flesh is slightly tart with a strong honey-like sweetness. Quality varies from apple to apple. Developed by the University of Minnesota and best suited to cool climates. P Haralson x Keepsake. Eating Pick45 September 9. Pick55 August 25.
Honeygold[66] Minnesota, US Cross made 1935, selected 1947, introduced 1969 P Golden Delicious x Haralson. Flesh crisp, yellow, juicy. Quality excellent. Sweet tasting fruit. Tree has very showy, light pink blossoms in spring. Ripens October 1 in Minnesota. Eating Pick45 September 25. Pick55 September 10. PickE late October. Use November–December.
Hook[27] US <1880 A yellow apple. Width 91 mm (3.6 in), height 83 mm (3.3 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Flesh white, tender, juicy, mild subacid, aromatic, very good. Eating Use October–November
Hoover (a.k.a. Wattaugah)[9] South Carolina, US <1850 Width 79 mm (3.1 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk 29 mm (1.1 in). Flesh yellowish, tender, juicy, subacid. Eating Use November–February
Horace[11] Ontario, Canada Selected 1912 P Langford Beauty x unknown. A medium size highly colored, striped apple. Most nearly resembles Fameuse. Use September–November
Hormead Pearmain[7][53][14][13] Hertfordshire, England <1826 Medium conical, greenish yellow with light brown flush. Flesh crisp, very juicy and pleasant. Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). Stalk short. Cells roundish, obovate, axile. AM from RHS in 1900. Cooking PickE early October. Use December–May
Horneburger Pfannkuchenapfel[7][4] Germany Flesh; white, juicy, subacid. Cooking, Eating, Juice. PickG early - mid October. Pickg September 10–30. Use January - March.
Horse (a.k.a. Haas, Yellow Hoss)[9][10] North Carolina, US <1850 Width 81–83 mm (3.2–3.3 in), height 71–72 mm (2.8–2.8 in). Stalk 21–22 mm (0.83–0.87 in). Flesh yellow, tender, pleasant, subacid. Cooking, drying Use 31 July–1 August
Houblon[7][14] Berkshire England <1901 P Peasgood Nonsuch x Cox Orange. Width 71 mm (2.8 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk long. Raised by Charles Ross. Award of Merit from RHS in 1901. Eating PickE late September; use October–January
Hounslow Wonder[30] England <1910 Orange-yellow with scarlet flush and stripes. Stalk short. AM from RHS in 1910. Eating PickE mid-September. Use September–October
Howgate Wonder[7] agm[141][31][30] Isle of Wight, England 1960 Makes a lot of juice. Width 86 mm (3.4 in), height 72 mm (2.8 in). Flesh creamy-white, firm. P Annie Elizabeth x Peasgood Nonsuch. Cooking PickE early October; use October to March
Hubbard's Pearmain[12][13] Norfolk, England <1800 One of the richest flavoured dessert apples. Width 62 mm (2.4 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in). Cells obovate, axile. Eating PickE early to mid-October. Use November–April
Hubbardston Nonsuch (a.k.a. John May, Hubbardston, Old Town Pippin, fr. Non-pareille de Hubbardston)[71][10][27][26][142][28][34] Massachusetts, US <1860 Width 78–86 mm (3.1–3.4 in), height 70–77 mm (2.8–3.0 in). Stalk 17–28 mm (0.67–1.10 in). Flesh yellow juicy. Eating PickE mid-October. Use October–January
Humboldt[11] California, US Introduced 1944 P Transcedent x unknown.
Hunt's Duke of Gloucester[12] Gloucestershire, England c. 1820 A desert apple of first rate quality Eating PickE mid-September. Use December–February
Hunt's Early[14][30] File:Cross section of Hunt´s Early, National Fruit Collection (acc. 1999-080).jpg England c. 1800 Yellow with brown-red flush. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 46 mm (1.8 in). P Margaret x Reinette de Hollande. Flesh soft, pale yellow, good. Eating Pick mid-August. Use August.

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Idagold[11] Idaho, US Introduced 1944 P Esopus Spitzenburg x Wagener. Eating PickE mid-October. Use January–March.
Idajon[11][8] Idaho, US Selected 1936, Introduced 1949 P Wagener x Jonathan. Ripens 10 days before Jonathan. Cold storage3-4oC 120 days. Eating PickE late October. Use December–January.
Idared[7] agm[143][4][31][8] Moscow, Idaho, US Selected 1935, introduced 1942 A medium-sized deep red apple. Crisp white flesh is tart and juicy, and can be somewhat bland if eaten out of hand, however, Idared is an exceptional cooking apple. Flesh keeps is shape, and the flavour becomes much stronger with cooking. An excellent keeping apple, Idared remains hardy and durable in proper storage for as long as 8 months. Idared is a cross between Jonathan and Wagener developed at the University of Idaho. Width 65–90 mm (2.6–3.5 in), height 50–75 mm (2.0–3.0 in), weight 150–180 g (5.3–6.3 oz). Stalk 18–30 mm (0.71–1.18 in). Prone to canker, scab, very prone to mildew. Cold storage 2-3oC 180 days. Density 0.79 Cooking, eating Pick45 October 4. Pick55 September 20. PickE mid-October. PickG late October. Pickg October 1–25. Use December–April
Imperatriz[18] Brazil Introduced 1997 P Gala x Mollie's Delicious. Flesh sweet, subacid. Eating
Improved Blaxtayman 201.[11] Washington, US Introduced 1944 Mutation of Stayman Winesap
Indo[6] Japan <1930 Flesh greenis-yellow, sweet, very firm. Eating PickE mid to late October. Use January - March.
Ingol[5][4][8] Germany 1954 A red apple. Weight 184 g (6.5 oz). P Ingrid Marie x Golden Delicious. Cold storage 1oC 120 days. Eating PickG late September–early October. PickE early October. Pickg September 23–October 7. Use October–January
Ingrid Marie[7][4][25][32][8] Flemlöse, Denmark 1910, introduced 1936. A medium size (90–180 g (3.2–6.3 oz)) red apple. Width 75 mm (3.0 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 12–25 mm (0.47–0.98 in). P Cox Orange x Cox Pomona. Flesh: juicy, subacid. The most popular eating apple in Sweden. Cold storage 4oC 100 days. Density 0.80 Eating PickE late September.Pickg September 15–30. Use November–February
Irish Peach[7][13][24][31] Kilkenny, Ireland 19th century Excellent for baking. Early harvest. Width 61–65 mm (2.4–2.6 in), height 48–55 mm (1.9–2.2 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in).Cells obovate, axile, open. More difficult to find within land of origin due to primary use for export to UK. Hardy, tastes very good straight off tree. Cooking, eating PickE mid–late August; use August–September

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Jacobs Sweet[26] Massachusetts, US c. 1860 A round yellow apple. Flesh yellow, firm, tender, crisp, juicy, aromatic, very sweet, good. Eating Use October–April
Jakob Fischer[5][4] Germany 1903 A yellow apple with red flush. Flesh; juicy, subacid. Eating PickG September; use September–October
Jakob Lebel (cs. Lebelovo, fr. Jacques Lebel)[4][24][96][34][28][8] Amiens, France 1825, introduced 1849. A very large apple. Width 82–94 mm (3.2–3.7 in), height 63–73 mm (2.5–2.9 in). Weight 185 g (6.5 oz). Stalk 10–25 mm (0.39–0.98 in). Flesh; soft, juicy, subacid to acid. Cold storage 2oC 150 days. VitC 8. Density 0.81 TRI Cooking, juice PickG mid-September; use October–December.
Jamba[4][8] Germany 1954. Introduced 1969. Flesh; aromatic, juicy, subacid. Cold storage 4oC 60 days. Eating PickE early September. PickG mid-August–early September. Pickg August 23–September 7. Use August–October.
James Grieve[7] agm[144][24][4][31][8] Edinburgh, Scotland 1893 Good taste, but poor keeper (bruises easily). Width 70–80 mm (2.8–3.1 in), height 60–65 mm (2.4–2.6 in). Weight 140 g (4.9 oz). Stalk 15–33 mm (0.59–1.30 in). AM from RHS in 1897. FCC from RHS in 1906. Prone to scab, canker, resistant to mildew. Flesh; soft, juicy, aromatic, subacid to sweet. Cold storage 4oC 60 days. VitC 7. Density 0.76 Cooking, eating PickE early September. Pickg August 25–September 7. Use September–October
Jaspi[38] Finland Introduced 1980 A red apple. P Lobo x Huvitus. Flesh sweet, subacid, aromatic, good. Eating Pick September; use September–October
Jaune[33][34] Montfort, Sarthe, France <1860 A yellow apple. Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in). Stalk 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 in). Use January–May
Jazz (Scifresh)[119] New Zealand Cross made 1985, introduced 2007 Bright red round apple with subtle yellow under-striping. Tart to sweet, dense and very crunchy with effervescent texture. From sweet Royal Gala × firm, tart Braeburn. Widely sold commercially in the UK. Eating Pick 1 week before Braeburn
Jefferies[9][10][26][27] Pennsylvania, US <1849 Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 53–57 mm (2.1–2.2 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Flesh yellowish-white, juicy, crisp, tender, subacid, aromatic, very good. DBH 116. Eating Pick50 September 1. PickE mid-September. Use September–December.
Jerseymac[4][145][8] New Jersey, US Cross made 1956, selected 1961, introduced 1971. A green apple flushed with red (50–75%). Width 70–73 mm (2.8–2.9 in). Flesh; juicy, aromatic, subacid. Cold storage 3-4oC 90 days. Eating PickG mid-August. Use August.
Jersey Sweet[9][10][26][27] US <1820 Width 72–90 mm (2.8–3.5 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 13–17 mm (0.51–0.67 in). Flesh yellow, tender, juicy, aromatic, very sweet, good to very good. Baking Use August–October
Jewett Red[26][27] New Hampshire, US <1850 Yellow with red flush. Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 10 mm (0.39 in). Flesh yellow, tender, juicy, aromatic, mild subacid, good to very good. Eating Use October–February
John Standish[7][31] Berkshire, England Raised 1873, introduced 1921 Yellow-white flat-round apple, 50–75% flushed. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 54–57 mm (2.1–2.2 in). Stalk 15–23 mm (0.59–0.91 in). AM from RHS in 1922. Eating Pick mid-October; use December–February
Jonadel[8] Iowa, US Raised 1923, introduced 1958 Parentage Jonathan x Red Delicious. Cold storage 2oC 150 days. Eating
Jonafree (a.k.a. Co-op 22)[146] Urbana, Illinois, US Selected 1972, introduced 1979 Flesh yellow, fine grained, crisp, juicy. Tree is vigorous. Width 63–76 mm (2.5–3.0 in), height 55–70 mm (2.2–2.8 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). P: (14-644 x Jonathan) x (Gallia Beauty x Red Spy). Eating Pick45 September 10. Pick55 September 1. Use September–October.
Jonagold[7] agm[147][4][18][148][8] Geneva, New York, US cross made 1953, first fruited 1953, introduced 1968 P Golden Delicious x Jonathan. Popular in Europe and land of origin. Width 60–90 mm (2.4–3.5 in), height 60–85 mm (2.4–3.3 in). Weight 150–200 g (5.3–7.1 oz). Stalk 15–35 mm (0.59–1.38 in). Several highly coloured strains are available. Widely sold commercially in the United Kingdom. Cold storage 0-1oC 90 days. Density 0.82 TRI Eating, cooking Pick45 October 4. Pick55 September 15. Pickg September 23 –October 15. Use October–March.
Jonagrimes[11] Indiana, US Introduced 1920s. P unknown. A yellow apple streaked with red. Eating, cooking Ripens two weeks ahead of Jonathan.
Jonamac[18] Geneva, New York, US 1972 P McIntosh x Jonathan. Eating Pick45 September 15. Pick55 August 26.
Jonared[11] Washington, US Discovered 1930. Introduced 1934 Mutation of Jonathan.
Jonathan (cs. Jonathan, Džóetn, ru. Djonathan)[10][31][24][27][126][32][13][26][28][17] Kingston, New York, US 1820s Tart taste. Mostly red apple with patches of lime green. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 58–61 mm (2.3–2.4 in). Weight 95–110 g (3.4–3.9 oz). Stalk 8–18 mm (0.31–0.71 in). Cells obovate, axile, slit. VitC 9-25. Density 0.77 Does well in cooler areas; some frost resistance. DBH 139–145. Cooking (pie), eating Pick45 September 15. Pick55 September 5. PickE early October. Pickg September 23–October 15. Use November–April.
Jonwin[11] California, US Introduced 1944 P Jonathan x Baldwin. Pick early October; use November–April
Joybells[7] Surrey, England 1914 Pale yellow, 25–75% flushed red. Flesh crisp, juicy and sweet, with pleasant flavour. AGM from RHS in 1922. Width 77 mm (3.0 in), height 63 mm (2.5 in). Stalk variable. Eating Pick late September; use October–March
Joyce[108] Ottawa, Canada Raised 1898, selected 1912, introduced 1924. A green apple with red overcolor. Width 64–81 mm (2.5–3.2 in), height 56–69 mm (2.2–2.7 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Flesh: white, soft, sweet. DBH 107 Eating Pick50 August 21.
Jubilee[11] B.C. Canada Introduced 1939 P McIntosh x Grimes Golden. Flesh cream-colored, firm, crisp, juicy. Pick 3 weeks later than McIntosh. Use until February.
Judson[27] Iowa, US <1899 Greenish yellow with red flush. Width 99 mm (3.9 in), height 85 mm (3.3 in). Stalk 16 mm (0.63 in). Flesh white, firm, crisp, juicy, fair to good. Eating Use October–December
Juliet[149] Illinois, US Cross made 1970, selected 1977 A green apple with red overcolor (60–90%). Width 64–76 mm (2.5–3.0 in), height 56–67 mm (2.2–2.6 in). Stalk 20–23 mm (0.79–0.91 in). Flesh yellow, firm, crisp, fruity, subacid. SS 14.7 Eating, cooking Pick: 2–3 weeks after Delicious.
Julita Gylling[29] Sweden Yellow with red flush. Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 61 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 10–30 mm (0.39–1.18 in). Cooking, eating Pick September; use October–December
Julyred[4] New Jersey, US Introduced 1962 Width 62–70 mm, height 53–61 mm. Stalk 24 mm. Flesh white, soft, juicy, subacid. Eating PickG late July - early August.
Junaluska North Carolina, US c. 1815 Once thought to be extinct but rediscovered in 2001 in rural North Carolina. Native American origin. Named for Cherokee chief Junaluska, leader in Battle of Horseshoe Bend, believed to have planted original tree. Extremely russeted and ugly apple but very hardy tree with superior taste to commercial varieties. Cooking, cider, eating
Junami (a.k.a. Diwa, Milwa) Switzerland c. 2010 A cross between Idared and Maigold with Elstar. Beautifully round, fresh and fruity taste with a crunchy bite. Cooking, eating
June Wealthy[11] Ohio, US Introduced 1947 P Wealthy x unknown. A dark red apple. Ripens with Yellow Transparent.
Juno[4][20] Müncheberg/Mark, Germany Introduced 1971 A yellow to green apple with red overcolor. Width 79 mm (3.1 in), height 62 mm (2.4 in), weight 190 g (6.7 oz). Stalk 15–22 mm (0.59–0.87 in). Flesh, juicy, aromatic, subacid. Density 0.83 Eating, cooking, juice Pick October; use January–May
Junost[38] Russia 1938 A yellow apple. P Gulkanel x Transparante Blanche. Flesh juicy, sweet, good. Eating, cooking Pick September
Jupiter agm[150][43] England raised 1966, introduced 1981 A large, round, slightly conic apple. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Light yellow-green skin with a red-orange blush and stripes. Strong apple flavour is well-balanced between sweet and sharp. Cross of Cox's Orange Pippin and Starking Delicious (a red sport of Delicious), apple retains Cox's flavour, but tree is easier to grow. TRI. Eating PickE early October. Use October–January.

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Common name Image Origin First developed Comment Use Pick/Use period
Kaighn(a.k.a. Kaighn Spitzenburg)[10][27][9] Gloucester County, New Jersey, US <1830 Flesh yellow, juicy, tender. Tree vigorous. Cooking, Drying Use November- January
Kaiser Wilhelm[4][96][8] Germany 1864 A large apple width 94 mm, height 80 mm,(170 g (6.0 oz)). Stalk 18 mm. Harberts Reinette x unknown. Flesh; dry subacid. Cold storage 2oC 180 days. VitC 15. Density 0.77 Eating, cooking PickE early October. PickG mid October. Use November–March
Kalemčica[19] Montenegro A green apple. Russet in stalk cavity. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 48 mm (1.9 in), weight 76 g (2.7 oz). Stalk short to medium. Flesh cream colored, juicy, sweet. Disease resistant. Eating, cooking, cider Pick September; use September–March
Kalmar Glasäpple[24] Sweden 18th century[151] The body is light yellow, and the taste is a mix of acidity and sweetness. Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 8–15 mm (0.31–0.59 in). Harvesting may begin in early October and it is typically fully ripe in early December. Cooking, eating
Kalterer Böhmer(ru. Kalteter Böhmer, Mantuanskoe, Nariadnoe, Zimnee raspisnoe)[15][17][8] South Tyrolean, Austria <1900 A yellow apple with red flush (75%). Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). Flesh, white, subacid, aromatic, good. Cold storage 2oC 180 days. Eating, cooking Pick October; use November–February
Kanzi (Nicoter) Belgium 1991 Gala × Braeburn. Crunchy, juicy, sweet, slightly tangier than Gala. Eating
Karapash[19] Albania Yellow to green with red stripes. Width 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in), height 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in), weight 110–150 g (3.9–5.3 oz). Stalk short to medium. Flesh white, juicy, sweet, subacid, aromatic. Sensitive to apple scab. Eating Pick late October
Kardinal Bea[5][4] Germany 1930 A German cider apple. Sugar-acid-ratio 15:1. Flesh; greenish-white, juicy, subacid. Cider, juice PickG early October; use October–February
Karmeliter Renette (see Reinette de Carmes)
Karmijn de Sonnaville (a.k.a. Karminj)[4][43][8] Wageningen, Netherlands Cross made 1949, introduced 1971 Yellow ground colour when ripe, with red flush, and russet depending on the season. Large apple, though shape can be irregular. Cold storage 4oC 90 days. TRI Cooking, juice, eating PickE early October. PickG early–mid-October. Pickg September 23–October 7. Use October–December.
Kasseler Renette (see Dutch Mignonne)
Katy (apple) (a.k.a. Katja)[31][66] Balsgård, Fjälkestad, Sweden Cross made 1947, selected 1955, introduced 1966. Early eating apple with red skin and pale cream flesh. Width 66 mm (2.6 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 21 mm (0.83 in). Well suited to Northern European climate. Eating PickE early September; use September–early October
Kavlås[25][24] Sweden <1820 Width 80–87 mm (3.1–3.4 in), height 70–79 mm (2.8–3.1 in). Stalk 20–30 mm (0.79–1.18 in). Flesh juicy, sweet, subacid, good. Eating Pick early October; use October–December
Kendall[11] Geneva, New York Introduced 1932 Large, dark red. P McIntosh x Zusoff Eating PickE early October.
Keepsake[152][43] Minnesota, US Cross made 1936, selected 1947, introduced 1978 A green apple with red overcolor. Width 72 mm (2.8 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). Flesh: light yellow, hard crisp, juicy, sweet, aromatic, good. DBH 155–170. Eating, pie
Kent (see Malling Kent)
Kentucky Long Stem[9] Kentucky, US <1850 Flesh greenish white, sweet, subacid. Eating Use December–March
Kerry Pippin[7][37][13] County Antrim, Ireland c. 1805 Pale to golden yellow flesh. Delightful spicy taste. Well suited to Ireland's moist, cool climate. Width 54–60 mm (2.1–2.4 in), height 44–56 mm (1.7–2.2 in). Stalk 15–26 mm (0.59–1.02 in). Cells round to obovate, axile. Eating PickE late August; use August–September. Denmark pick mid-September, use October–November.
Keswick Codlin (a.k.a. Keswick)[7][31][27][10][13] England Introduced 1790 A yellow apple. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 9 mm (0.35 in). Cells ovate, abaxile. Flesh yellowish white, soft, acid. Cooking PickE mid–late August; use August–October
Kidd's Orange Red[7] agm[153][4][8] New Zealand 1924 Cox's Orange Pippin × Delicious. Yellow skin with orange red flush. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 64 mm (2.5 in). Chewy rather than crunchy. Flesh; crisp, juicy, aromatic. Cold storage 4oC 90 days. Eating PickE mid-October. PickG late September–early October. Use November–January.
Kim[25] Sweden 1955 Yellow apple with red overcolour. Width 71 mm (2.8 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in). P Cortland x Ingrid Marie. Eating, cooking PickE late September; use October–March
King Albert[30] England <1936 Large yellow striped with scarlet. Stalk short. Cooking
King David[30][26] Arkansas, US 1893. Introduced 1902 Yellow with red stripes. P Jonathan x Winesap. Cooking, eating PickE mid-October. Use October–November
King Georg V[7][30] Isle of Wight, England 1898 P Cox Orange x unknown. Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in). Stalk variable. AM from RHS in 1927. Flesh white, crisp, juicy, subacid with pineapple flavour. Eating PickE mid-October; use November–March
King Harry[14][30] England <1892 Pale yellow with russet. Oval-conical. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Flesh firm, yellow, good. AM from RHS in 1892. Cooking Use October–November
King of the Pippins (cs. Parména zlata, de. Winter Goldparmäne, fr. Reine des Reinettes, pl. Królowa renet, ru. Zolotoi parmen, Zimnii zoltoi parmen)[7] agm[154][4][33][16][34][17] France <1800 Suitable for more northerly (southerly in the Southern Hemisphere) areas with higher rainfall. Width 67–70 mm (2.6–2.8 in), height 57–66 mm (2.2–2.6 in), weight 110 g (3.9 oz). Stalk 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in). VitC 18–20. Density 0.84 Eating, cooking, cider PickG mid-September–early October. PickE early October. Pickg September 15–30. Use October–February
King of Tomkins County (a.k.a. King Apple, Toms Red, Tommy Red)[9][10][7][13][14] New Jersey, US <1804 Width 74–87 mm (2.9–3.4 in), height 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in). Stalk 19–22 mm (0.75–0.87 in). Cells obovate abaxile. Flesh juicy, tender, vinous, aromatic. AM from RHS in 1900. Triploid. Eating PickE mid-October. Use December–March
King Russet agm[155] United Kingdom Russetted form of King of the Pippins Eating
King's Acre Bountiful[14] Herefordshire, England <1904 Creamy white. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 57 mm (2.2 in). Stalk short. AM from RHS in 1904. Tree very fertile. Cooking PickE early September. Use October–November
King's Acre Pippin[7][31] England 1897 P Sturmer Pippin x Ribston. Width 73–82 mm (2.9–3.2 in), height 67–72 mm (2.6–2.8 in). AM from RHS in 1897. Stalk 17 mm (0.67 in). Flesh white, juicy, aromatic. Eating PickE mid-October; use December–March
Kingston Black agm[156] Small yellow fruits, heavily flushed with deep red. Does not bear or store well. Fruits November Cider
Kissabel Rouge[83] Seiches sur le Loir, France cross made 2006 Width 78 mm. Resistant to scab. Eating ripens with Braeburn
Kleiner Fleiner[28] Württemberg, Germany <1794 A yellow conical apple with red overcolor. Width 56–67 mm., height 53–68 mm. Stalk 10 mm. Flesh, juicy, subacid. Eating, Cooking Pick October. Use November - March.
Klockhammarsäpple[25] Sweden <1860 A small yellow apple with red stripes. Width 62 mm (2.4 in), height 54 mm (2.1 in). Eating, cooking
Knobby Russet (a.k.a. Knobbed Russet; Old Maid's Winter Apple)[12] Sussex, England 1819 Green and yellow, with rough and black russet. Unusually irregular, warty and knobbly surface. Cider, eating PickE mid-October. Use December–March
Konfetnoje (a.k.a. Konfetnaja)[38] Russia A yellow apple with some red stripes. P Papirova x Korobovka. Flesh has a pear-like aroma. Eating Pick mid–late August
Konsta[38] Finland Introduced 1997 A red apple. P Lobo x Antonovka. Flesh white, subacid, aromatic. Eating, cooking Pick mid-October
Koritschnevoje[38] Russia <1850 A yellow apple with red stripes. Eating Pick September; use September–October
Koritschnevoje Ananásnoje[38] Russia <1840 Medium size round, green with yellow stripes. Cooking, eating Pick September, use September
Kosztela Poland 16th century Eating
Krstovača[19] Montenegro Yellowish green with red flush. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in), weight 180 g (6.3 oz). Stalk medium. Flesh, firm, sweet, juicy. Disease resistant. Eating, cooking Pick October; use October–April
Krupnaja[19] Montenegro A greenish-yellow apple. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 61 mm (2.4 in), weight 180 g (6.3 oz). Stalk short to medium. Flesh creamy white, firm, juicy, tasty. Eating, cooking Pick early September; use September–October
Kugelapfel[28] Germany <1800 A green apple with red overcolor (0-15%). Width 69–98 mm, height 58–75 mm. Stalk 21 mm. Flesh subacid. Cooking Pick October. Use December - May.
Kuqula (a.k.a. Mollekuqja)[19] Albania A yellow apple with red covering (75%). Width 50–60 mm (2.0–2.4 in), height 60–65 mm (2.4–2.6 in), weight 80–100 g (2.8–3.5 oz). Flesh yellowish white, subacid, sweet, aromatic. Resistant to Venturia ineaqualis and Codling Moth. A good keeper. Eating Pick early October

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Lacker[10] Pennsylvania, US <1800 Flesh white, juicy, subacid, aromatic. Eating Use January–March
Lady[10][27][26] France <1800 A small apple. Width 46 mm (1.8 in), height 33 mm (1.3 in). Stalk 5–6 mm (0.20–0.24 in). Flesh white, firm, crisp, tender, juicy, aromatic, mild subacid, good to very good. Eating Use December–May
Lady Alice Washington, US 1979 Medium-sized, roundish oblate with thin yellow-green skin with an orange blush and bright red stripes. Crisp yellowish-white flesh is sweet with hints of honey and almond. Don Emmons purchased a neglected orchard of Red Delicious near Gleed, Washington, in 1978. While cultivating between trees, a disc from the plow hit the base of a tree. The injury caused a new shoot to grow from the rootstock (likely a seedling grown from a pip). The shoot was allowed to grow and bear fruit which Emmons named for his mother, Alice.[157]
Lady Henniker[7][13][31][14][158] Thornham Hill, Suffolk, England 1840–1850 Large, oblong, ribbed. Flesh is sweet and spicy, firm, rather coarse textured. Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Cells obovate, abaxile. TRI Eating, cooking PickE early October. Use November–January
Lady's Sweet (a.k.a. Pommeroy, Roa Yon)[9][10][26][27] US <1860 Yellowish-green with red flush. Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 14–20 mm (0.55–0.79 in). Flesh crisp, tender, juicy with a delicious perfumed flavor, very good to best. Eating Use December–May
Lady Sudely[7][31][14] Petworth, England 1849, introduced 1885 A golden yellow apple with 50–100% red flush. Width 67–74 mm (2.6–2.9 in), height 57–67 mm (2.2–2.6 in). Stalk 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 in). Flesh creamy white, juicy and subacid. Eating PickE mid-August; Use August–September
Lady Williams[6] Australia c1935 A green apple with red flush. Width 70–78 mm. Height 65–70 mm. Stalk short. Flesh: firm, crisp Eating Pick November. Use January - May.
Lagatorka[19] Montenegro Yellow with red stripes (90%). Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 60 mm (2.4 in), weight 149 g (5.3 oz). Stalk medium. Flesh very juicy, acid, good. Eating Pick early October; Use October–March
Lakeland[11][79] Minnesota, US Introduced 1950 A red apple. P Malinda x Wealthy. Eating PickE early September. Use September–October.
Lamb Abbey Pearmain[13] Kent, England 1804 A small yellow apple streaked and striped with red. Width 57 mm, height 51 mm. Stalk 6–13 mm. Cells obovate, axile. Flesh: yellowish-white, firm, crisp, very juicy, subacid, rich vinous flavour. Eating Use January–April
Lancaster Greening (a.k.a. Lancaster Pippin)[9] Pennsylvania, US <1870 A green apple with russet. Flesh yellow, juicy, pleasant, subacid. Eating Use December–May
Landsberger Reinette (a.k.a. Landsberger, cs. Landsberská reneta, fr. Reinette de Landsberg)[7][12][4][27][16][35][34][8] Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland 1840 An excellent apple for eating or cooking. Width 79–87 mm (3.1–3.4 in), height 64–78 mm (2.5–3.1 in), weight 130 g (4.6 oz). Stalk 14–22 mm (0.55–0.87 in).Cold storage 0oC 150 days. VitC 3–6. Density 0.75 Cooking, eating PickE late September. Pickg September 20–October 15. Use October–January.
Lane's Prince Albert[7][13][14][24][4]agm[159][31][16] Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England 1841, introduced 1857 Green with orange blush. Makes a good apple crumble for Christmas: peak ripening happens in winter. Width 65–97 mm (2.6–3.8 in), height 60–75 mm (2.4–3.0 in), weight 115–200 g (4.1–7.1 oz). Stalk 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in). Cells elliptical, abaxile. Resistant to scab, very prone to mildew, prone to canker. P Russet Nonpareil x Dumelow's Seedling. VitC 13. Cooking PickE early October; use December–March
Langeland[24] Denmark <1800 Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 80 mm (3.1 in). Prone to canker. Eating
Langley Pippin[7][53][14] Chelsea, Buckinghamshire, England Medium, tall, conical, brightly striped red. Flesh yellowish, soft and well flavoured. P Cox Orange x Gladstone. Eating Use August
Lansingburgh[10] Possibly Ohio, US <1810 Flesh firm, subacid. Cooking, eating Use November–May
Large Bough (see Sweet Bough)
Late Strawberry (a.k.a. Autumn Strawberry)[9][26][27][10] Aurora, New York, US <1848 Whitish with red flush. Width 73–79 mm (2.9–3.1 in), height 63–69 mm (2.5–2.7 in). Stalk 22–24 mm (0.87–0.94 in). Flesh, yellow, fine, crisp juicy, vinous, subacid, very good. Eating Use October–December
Lawver[9][27][26] Possibly Kansas, US <1850 Width 61 mm (2.4 in), height 46 mm (1.8 in). Stalk 15 mm (0.59 in). Biennial. Flesh white, firm, crisp, aromatic, subacid. Stalk medium. Eating Use January–May
Laxton's Advance (see Advance)
Laxton's Early Crimson[53][31] Bedfordshire, England Raised 1908. Introduced 1931. Width 51–67 mm (2.0–2.6 in), height 51–63 mm (2.0–2.5 in). Stalk 17–21 mm (0.67–0.83 in). A green apple flushed with brownish purple. Flesh very sweet, little acidity. P Worcester Pearmain x Gladstone [es]. Eating PickE early August; use August
Laxton's Epicure agm[160][31] Bedfordshire, United Kingdom 1909 Aromatic sweet fruit, tendency to biennial habit, bruises easily. Width 58–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in), height 49–54 mm (1.9–2.1 in). Stalk 30–35 mm (1.2–1.4 in). Yellow flesh with streaks of red and orange. Eating Pick late August; use August–September
Laxton's Exquisite (see Exquisite)
Laxton's Favourite[53] Bedfordshire, England Raised 1925, introduced 1951. Sweet crisp, juicy flesh. A yellow apple totally flushed and streaked with orange red. Eating Pick late August; use September–October
Laxton's Fortune (see Fortune)
Laxton's Herald[6] Bedfordshire, England 1906 Yellow skinned flushed almost completely with red stripes. Eating PickE late August; use September.
Laxton's Imperial[30] England 1907, introduced 1926 or 1928 Yellow with red flush. P Cox Orange x Allington. Eating
Laxton's Leader[30] Bedfordshire, England 1905 A small apple. Width 57 mm (2.2 in), height 46 mm (1.8 in). P Gladstone x Worcester Pearmain. Eating PickE early August; use August
Laxton's Pearmain[30][161] Bedfordshire, England 1897, introduced 1922 Cellini x Cox Orange Pippin. Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 54 mm (2.1 in). AM from RHS in 1922. Raised by Laxton brothers. Eating PickE mid-October. Use October–January.
Laxton's Peerless[6] Bedfordshire, England 1900, introduced 1922 A large yellow skinned apple with scattered russet. AM from RHS in 1920. Width 86 mm (3.4 in), height 72 mm (2.8 in). Flesh crisp, acid. Prone to bitter pit. Eating PickE mid-September; use September–November
Laxton's Pioneer[6] Bedfordshire, England 1934 Large yellow apple almost completely covered with ared flush and stripes. Width 82 mm (3.2 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Eating Pick late September; use October–November
Laxton's Rearguard[6] Bedfordshire, England Raised 1907 A greenish yellow apple with orange red blush. Width 53 mm. Height 43 mm. Stalk 20 mm. Flesh: greenish-white, firm, crisp, sweet-sharp, slightly aromatic, flavour. Eating PickE early October. Use November–January.
Laxton's Royalty[30] Bedfordshire, England Raised 1908, introduced 1932. Yellow with red flush. Width 63 mm (2.5 in), height 50 mm (2.0 in). Cox-like aroma. Flesh sweet and juicy. P Cox Orange x Court Pendu Plat. Eating PickE late October. Use January–March.
Laxton's Superb[7][4][16][8] Cross section of a Red Laxton's Superb apple. Bedfordshire, England Raised 1897, introduced 1922 P: Cellini x Cox's Orange Pippin. AM from RHS in 1919. FCC from RHS in 1921. Classic old Victorian British apple. Green with dull red flush. Firm texture, but not very good juice producer. Prone to scab. Biennial. Width 65 mm (2.6 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in), weight 105 g (3.7 oz). Stalk 10–30 mm (0.39–1.18 in). Cold storage 2oC 150 days. VitC 5. Density 0.80 Eating Pickg October 1–15. Use October–March
Laxton's Triumph[30][6] Bedfordshire, England Raised 1902. Introduced 1930. Yellow with red flush. Width 60 mm (2.4 in), height 48 mm (1.9 in). P King of the Pippins x Cox Orange. Flesh aromatic, sharp. Particularly attractive blossom. Eating PickE late October; use November–January
Laxton's Victory[6] Bedfordshire, England 1926 A yellow apple with brown flush. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Flesh sweet and aromatic. Eating PickE early September; use September–October
Lemoenappel[16] Lunteren, Netherlands 1885. Introduced 1899. A yellow apple with orange flush. Width 88 mm (3.5 in), height 78 mm (3.1 in). Stalk 13 mm (0.51 in). Use November–January
Lemon Pippin[7][12] England or France <1744 A medium-sized apple. Flesh: firm, crisp, and briskly flavoured. A small tree. Cooking, eating PickE early October. Use October–December.
Lentsche Roode[16] Possibly the Netherlands A yellow apple with red flush (60–90%). Width 67 mm (2.6 in), height 62 mm (2.4 in). Stalk 19 mm (0.75 in). Use October–November.
Lewis Incomparable[7][13] England <1800 Greenish yellow with 25–75% orange-red flush. Width 80 mm (3.1 in), height 73 mm (2.9 in). Stalk short. Cells obovate, axile. Flesh greenish-white, dry, subacid. Cooking, eating, pie Pick early October; use December–February
Liberty[162] New York First fruited 1961, introduced 1978 A greenish-yellow apple, red striped. Very disease-resistant. P: PRI 54-12 x Macoun. Flesh nearly white, crisp, juicy, coarse. Very similar appearance to McIntosh, relatively short storage life in air. Ripens 4 days before Delicious. Eating Pick45 September 20. Pick 55 September 5. Use October–December.
Limbertwig[10][58] Virginia, US <1800 Width 78 mm (3.1 in), height 65 mm (2.6 in). Stalk 8 mm (0.31 in). Flesh subacid, very juicy, rich, aromatic. Cooking, eating. PickE late October. Use March–April
Limelight Kent, England 2000 Greensleeves type; abundant cropping and a compact tree. A pale green apple with a smooth finish and occasional pink blush. Crisp flesh and disease resistant tree. Eating
Limonen-Reinette[28] ? <1820 A yellow apple with red overcolor. Width 66 mm, height 55 mm. Stalk 15 mm. Flesh yellowish, juicy, subacid. Eating Pick October. Use January - June.
Linda[163] Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Selected 1914. Introduced c. 1935 A large apple. Tree vigorous. Eating
Linsenhofener Renette (a.k.a. Linsenhofer Sämling)[5][4] Baden-Württemberg, Germany A green apple with red flush. Flesh; yellowish, crisp, juicy, subacid. Cooking, cider, juice. PickG mid-October; use October–March.
Liveland Raspberry (a.k.a. Lowland Raspberry)[82] Livland Governorate Before 1870 (documented) A white apple with red flush. Flesh very tender, sweet. Eating Pick August
Ljutaĉa (a.k.a. Kiseljaĉa)[19] Montenegro A green apple. Russet in stalk cavity. Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 51 mm (2.0 in), weight 111 g (3.9 oz). Stalk medium. Flesh creamy green, juicy, subacid. Eating, cooking Pick late October; use December–June
Lobo[7][25][4][8] Ottawa, Canada 1897. Selected 1906. Introduced 1930 A McIntosh-style apple. P McIntosh x unknown. Yellow with red overclour. Width 73 mm (2.9 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in). Cold storage 4oC 90 days. Eating PickE mid-September. PickG early–mid-September; use October–March
Loddington[7][50] Kent, England c. 1820 FCC from RHS in 1877. Width 89 mm (3.5 in), height 79 mm (3.1 in). Stalk short. Flesh, soft, juicy, subacid. Cooking PickE late September; use October–December
Lodgemore Nonpareil (a.k.a. Clissold's Seedling)[12][14] Lodgemore, Gloucestershire, England 1808 A dessert apple of great excellence. Flesh crisp, greenish, sweet, juicy, very good. Eating PickE early October. Use February–May
Lodi[7] Ohio, US 1911, introduced 1924 Fruit pale yellow flushed with deeper yellow. P Montgomery x Yellow Transparent. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Resistant to scab. Tangy taste. DBH 80. Eating Pick45 August 1. Pick50 July 27. Pick55 July 10. Use July–August
Lombarts Calville (a.k.a. Lombarts Kalvill)[8][6] Netherlands Raised 1906, introduced 1911. Width 65–75 mm, height 55–65 mm. Cold storage 3oC 150 days. Eating PickE mid-October. Use November - January.
London Pippin(cs. Londýnske, Londýnský jadernáč, pl. Pepina Londynska, ru. Kalvil korolevskii, Kalvil limonnîi, Peppin Londonskii[28][16][13][17] England 1580 Yellow with red flush. Width 74–80 mm (2.9–3.1 in), height 53–59 mm (2.1–2.3 in). Stalk 15–18 mm (0.59–0.71 in). Cells round axile.VitC 8. Cooking, eating, cider PickE mid-October; use January–March
London Sweet[9] Dayton, Ohio, US <1860 A yellow apple. Stalk short. Flesh whitish, juicy, tender, sweet, aromatic, good to very good. Tree vigorous, productive. Eating Use November–February
Longfield[27] Russia <1870 Width 70–83 mm (2.8–3.3 in), height 67–75 mm (2.6–3.0 in). Stalk 14–22 mm (0.55–0.87 in). Flesh, greenish, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid, aromatic, good to very good. Eating Use September–October
Long Island Russet[9] Long Island, US <1820 Flesh yellowish, dry, sweet. Cider Use October–February
Long Red Pearmain[27] US <1860 A medium to large sized yellow apple flushed and striped with red. Flesh subacid, good.
Longstart[13] England 1851 A very excellent culinary apple. Width 51 mm (2.0 in), height 44 mm (1.7 in). Stalk 25 mm (0.98 in). Cooking Use October–December
Lord Burghley[7][12][99][31][13] England Raised 1834, Introduced 1865 Small yellow with brown crimson flush. Flesh soft, highly aromatic. Width 57–67 mm (2.2–2.6 in), height 44–61 mm (1.7–2.4 in). Stalk 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in). Cells round to obovate, axile. An excellent winter dessert apple. Tree small. Eating PickE mid-October; use January–April
Lord Derby[7][31][14][40][13] Stockport, Cheshire, England 1862 Yellowish green apple. Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 70 mm (2.8 in). Stalk 5–6 mm (0.20–0.24 in). Strong ribbing. Cells ovate, abaxile. P Forester x Woodford. Flesh pale yellow, subacid. likes cooler weather. Subject to brown rot. Cooking PickE late September; use November–December
Lord Grosvenor[7][53][31] England 1872 Large conical, pale creamy yellow, cooks to a white froth. Enormous cropper, must be thinned. Width 74–88 mm (2.9–3.5 in), height 64–82 mm (2.5–3.2 in). Stalk 25–28 mm (0.98–1.10 in). Cooking PickE mid-August; use August–September
Lord Hindlip[7][31][14][50] Worcestershire, England <1896 Late, high-quality dessert apple for use in December to March. Width 64–73 mm (2.5–2.9 in), height 73–77 mm (2.9–3.0 in). Stalk 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in). Flesh crisp, white, juicy, subacid. First Class Certificate from RHS in 1898. Eating PickE early–mid-October; use December–March
Lord Kitchener[164] England <1900 A green apple with red flush, smaller than Peasgood Nonsuch. P Peasgood Nonsuch x unknown. Eating, cooking, baking
Lord Lambourne[7] agm[165][31][8] England Raised 1907, introduced 1923 James Grieve apple x Worcester Pearmain. Round shape. Orange flush with hint of russet. Width 64 mm (2.5 in), height 51 mm (2.0 in). Stalk 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in). Strong acid flavour. Good for domestic cultivation. Award of Merit from RHS in 1923. Cold storage 3oC 150 days. Eating PickE mid–late September; use September–November
Lord Raglan[13] England An excellent cooking apple. Yellow with red flush. Cooking Use March–April
Lord Suffield[7][28][14][13][166] Middleton, Lancashire, England c. 1836 A very large grenn cooking apple no flush. Width 76–83 mm (3.0–3.3 in), height 75 mm (3.0 in). Stalk short–medium. Cells ovate, abaxile. This variety is often subject to canker and rotting on the tree. Cooking PickE mid-August; use August–September
Loudon Pippin[9] Virginia, US <1870 A large oblate apple, yellow with red flush. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, tender, juicy, subacid, good to very good. Eating Use December–February
Lowell[10][26][27] US <1848 Width 83 mm (3.3 in), height 75 mm (3.0 in). Stalk 22 mm (0.87 in). Flesh greenish-yellow, juicy, subacid, aromatic, good to very good. Eating, cooking, drying Use August–September
Lowland Raspberry see Liveland Raspberry
Lucombe's Seedling[13] Exeter, England 1831 A culinary apple of first rate quality. Width 88 mm (3.5 in), height 69 mm (2.7 in). Stalk short and thick. Cells round axile. Flesh white, juicy, pleasantly flovoured. Cooking PickE mid-September. Use October–January
Luiken (a.k.a. Luikenapfel, Ludwig, Ludwigsapfel)[5][15][32][34] Germany or France <1823 A yellow apple with red flush. Width 55 mm (2.2 in), height 48–50 mm (1.9–2.0 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). C 12. Flesh white, juicy. Cooking Pick September; use September–December.
Luisenapfel (a.k.a. Prinzessin Luise)[4] Canada 1860 Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 66 mm (2.6 in), weight 110–200 g (3.9–7.1 oz). Stalk 15–22 mm (0.59–0.87 in). Cooking, eating Pick October; use October–January
Lujanca[19] Moldova Yellow with purple to red stripes (90%). Flesh firm juicy, subacid. Biennial. Thinning is necessary. Width 62 mm (2.4 in), height 74 mm (2.9 in), weight 75–90 mm (3.0–3.5 in). Stalk 20 mm (0.79 in). Disease resistant. Eating, cooking Pick late September; use October–December
Lundbytorp[65] Denmark c. 1900 A green apple with red overcolour. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 68 mm (2.7 in) Eating PickE mid-October. Use November–January.
Lunow[4] Germany 1920 Green apple with red flush. Width 70 mm (2.8 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in), weight 115 g (4.1 oz). Flesh; crisp, subacid to acid. Density 0.85. Biennal Cooking Picking October; use January–April
Lunterse Pippeling[16] Lunteren, Netherlands Introduced c. 1900 A green apple with russet. Width 74 mm (2.9 in), height 58 mm (2.3 in). Stalk 37 mm (1.5 in). Use January–March
Luxemburger Reinette (a.k.a. Reinette des Vergers)[28] <1850 A green apple with red flush. Width 71 mm (2.8 in), height 55 mm (2.2 in). Stalk 12 mm (0.47 in). TRI Eating, cooking Use February–July
Lynn[119] Washington, US Selected 1999 A yellow apple with pink-red overcolor (20–80%). P unknown. Flesh: creamy-white, firm, crisp, juicy, subacid. Eating Pick 5 days after Delicious

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Maayan[18] Israel Introduced 1967 P (Calville St. Sauver x Damascus) x Delicious. Flesh juicy, sweet, acid. Eating
Mabbott's Pearmain[7][13] Maidstone, England 1883 Yellow with red flush. Width 56 mm (2.2 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Stalk very slender. Flesh juicy, sweet, highly flavoured. Eating Use October–December
MacExcel[167] Canada Cross made 1971, selected 1992. A greenish-yellow apple with pinkish red flush. Width 69 mm (2.7 in), height 56 mm (2.2 in). Weight 121 g (4.3 oz). Stalk short to medium. Flesh is creamy-white, firm, crisp, juicy. SS 12.4. Eating Pick 2 week before McIntosh.
Macfree[168] Trenton, Ontario, Canada Cross made 1953, selected 1963, introduced 1974 A greenish-yellow apple with 75% red flush. Flesh is white, juicy, coarse, tough. Eating Pick55 September 12. Ripens second week of October in Trenton, Ontario.
Maclean's Favourite[13] Colchester, England 1820 A very excellent dessert apple. Width 62 mm (2.4 in), height 49 mm (1.9 in). Pick early October; use October–January
Macoun[4][8] Geneva, New York 1909/1923 Cold-tolerant. Crunchy. P McIntosh x Jersey Black. Does very well in salads. Width 71 mm (2.8 in), height 61 mm (2.4 in), weight 100–160 g (3.5–5.6 oz). Stalk 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in). Cold storage 4oC 120 days. Eating Pick50 September 30
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