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Ben Davis apple

Once a commercial variety in US. Large, attractive fruit. Bright red over yellow. Firm, coarse flesh. Not particularly flavorful. Winter keeper.

Last updated 09 Feb 2012.

Summary

  • Species: Malus domestica
  • Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 162000

Ben Davis identification photos from official fruit collections


UK National Fruit Collection

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UK National Fruit Collection

Ben Davis identification photos from website visitors


Box of Ben Davis tape


Box of Ben Davis

Copyright: Barb. B.

Ben Davis tree - spring tape


Ben Davis tree - spring

Copyright: Barb. B.

Ben Davis tree - September tape


Ben Davis tree - September

Copyright: Barb. B.


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Latest Spring blossom records for this variety

2012 season

  • 26th April  2012  - tree owned by Barbara in SEATTLE, United States

2011 season

  • June  2011  - tree owned by Jack in MORAVIA, United States
  • 4th May  2011  - tree owned by Barbara in SEATTLE, United States

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Latest harvest records for this variety

2012 season

    2011 season

    • 2nd week November  2011  - tree owned by Barbara in SEATTLE, United States
    • September  2011  - tree owned by Jack in MORAVIA, United States

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