Shamrock apple
Medium size fruit is very similar in appearance to Granny Smith. Flesh is creamy light green and has a coarse texture with a sprightly flavor similar to McIntosh.
USDA identification images for Shamrock
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 04 Sep 2012 JaneBRITISH COLUMBIA, CanadaThe Shamrock is the most productive and tastiest apple I have grown here on Vancouver Island - a crisp tart apple for eating, much like a Granny Smith. Also great for baking and dried (with the skin on).
Tree register
United States
- Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
Canada
- John Field in Madeira Park, B.C.
Spring blossom records for this variety
2012 season
- 10th May 2012 - tree owned by John in Madeira Park, Canada
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Harvest records for this variety
2012 season
- 1st week October 2012 - tree owned by John in Madeira Park, Canada
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Spur McIntosh x Spur Golden Delicious
- Originates from: Summerland, BC, Canada
- Introduced: 1992
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1999-031
Identification
- Country of origin: Canada
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Shamrock:
United States
Montana
- O'Farrell Orchards, Bigfork
New York
- Bowman Orchards, Rexford
Ohio
Canada
British Columbia
- Blush Lane Organic Orchard, Keremeos
- Salt Spring Apple Company, Salt Spring Island
- Starry Night Meadows Farm, Mayne Island