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Franklin apple

Well-colored fruit. Tender, crisp flesh, mild flavor. Resembles shape of Delicious, but far superior in eating quality.

USDA identification images for Franklin

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Franklin

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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United States

Origins

  • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
  • Parentage: Delicious x McIntosh
  • Originates from: United States
  • Developed by: Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station

Identification

  • Country of origin: United States

Climate

  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 3 (-40C)

Where to buy fresh fruit

The following orchards grow Franklin:

United States




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