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Black Oxford apple

Last updated 30 Dec 2012.

Round deep purple fruit with a black bloom.

Origins

  • Species: Malus domestica
  • Originates from: Maine, United States
  • Introduced: 1860s
  • Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 162600

Using

  • Good for eating fresh
  • Good for cooking
  • Good for juice
  • Flavour quality: Very good
  • Flavour style: Sweet/Sharp
  • Ripening period: Late season
  • Use / keeping: 3 months or more

Growing

  • Flowering period: Mid-Late season
  • Flowering group: 4
  • Fertility: Self-sterile

Climate

  • Tolerates cold winters

Rate this variety for flavor

Current rating: 5.0 out of 5. Total votes cast: 2
 

Visitor comments

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28 Oct 2011 John HempelPA, United States
A good friend from MA gave me one from her tree. Wonderful flavor - more intense, both sweet and tart vs. Winesap (which I greatly admire) is about all I can say. Wish I knew where to get some in PA.
16 Oct 2011 ElizaNJ, United States
Very crisp. Slightly tart with a strong cider-like flavor.

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2012 season

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2012 season

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