Directory of apple varieties starting with D

D'Arcy Spice apple

An old apple variety from the county of Essex in south-east England with several unusual characteristics, and notable for its spice-like flavour.

Dabinett apple

A very high quality English cider variety, provides a bittersweet juice for cider making.

Dalitron apple

A modern yellow apple developed in France. Being promoted in the UK by M&S under the name Amelia.

Dandee Red apple

Bright red. McIntosh flavor. Keeps 3 months (very long for its season).

Davey apple

Highly colored, bright red, distinctly flavored, of Baldwin texture and keeping qualities. Good, brisk taste, hint of strawberry flavor, crisp and juicy.

Dawn apple

A good-looking dessert variety, fairly sharp flavour

Dayton apple

Fruit is medium-large, full red and sweet.

Decio apple

Probably the oldest variety in existence, thought to date back to Roman times

Delblush apple

Medium, oblong, conical shape. Golden yellow with orange blush. Lenticels prominent. Crisp, firm, and juicy. Sweet, subacid, intensely aromatic to some. Keeps well.

Delcon apple

Full sized, dark red fruits shaped like a Delicious. Sweet, crisp, juicy, white flesh. Good fresh and for pies. Keeps into the winter.

One of the most famous and important American apple varieties. The original Delicious has a flavor that many find superior to the numerous sports such as Red Delicious that have been developed from it.

Detroit Red apple

Classic deep red apple. Soft, snow white flesh. Curious ridges about the calyx.

Devonshire Quarrenden apple

A very old English apple variety, historically important because of its strawberry-like flavour.

Diamond Jubilee apple

Sharp puree, crisp juicy dessert later in season

Discovery apple

A popular English early apple variety, and a good choice for the garden.

Doctor Matthews apple

Red and red-striped skin with fine crisp, juicy, creamy flesh. It has a mild but aromatic flavor. An excellent keeper.

Dog's Snout apple

A primitive green culinary apple, peculiar to the county of Yorkshire.

Dorsett Golden apple

A remarkable early-season apple, well-adapted to tropical climates and with a very low chill requirement.

Duchess of Oldenburg apple

An attractive early-season apple, originating from Russia in the 18th century, and now quite widely grown in northern Europe and the USA. In North America it is sometimes known simply as "Duchess".