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Stayman apple

An old American dual-purpose apple variety, popular in Virginia. Descended from Winesap, and in most respects an even better apple.

First raised by Dr Stayman of Leavenworth, Kansas, USA in the 1860s.  The variety gained some commercial popularity in the USA, having been promoted by the famous Stark Brothers Nursery, primarily for its culinary value.

Although originating in Kansas, it is often associated with Virginia, where it is still quite widely grown in pick-your-own orchards.  It is believed to be a seedling of Winesap and is often known as Stayman's Winesap.

Last updated 09 Dec 2010.

Summary

  • Species: Malus domestica
  • Parentage: Possibly a Winesap seedling
  • Origin: United States
  • Introduced: 1866
  • Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 121300
  • Some historical details taken with kind permission from 'The New Book of Apples' by Joan Morgan and Alison Richards , illustrated by Elisabeth Dowle, published by Ebury Press, 2002.

Growing

  • Cropping: Good
  • Flowering period: Mid-Late season
  • Flowering group: 4
  • Fertility: Self-sterile
  • Triploid: Yes
  • Poor pollinator: Yes

Climate

  • Suitable for warm climates
  • Suitable for temperate climates
  • Low-chill requirement

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Current rating: 4 out of 5. Total votes cast: 10
 

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24 Jan 2012 MaryWV, United States
I love a crisp semi tart Stayman apple.

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Do you have a tree of this variety in your garden or orchard? If so please register the details here and contribute to our international register of fruit trees.

The following Stayman trees have been registered - click the name to view more details of each tree.

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Latest Spring blossom records for this variety

2011 season

  • 10th May  2011  - tree owned by J. in PLEASANT VIEW, United States

2010 season

  • 3rd May  2010  - tree owned by J. in PLEASANT VIEW, United States

2009 season

  • 4th May  2009  - tree owned by J. in PLEASANT VIEW, United States

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Latest harvest records for this variety

2011 season

  • October  2011  - tree owned by J. in PLEASANT VIEW, United States

2010 season

  • 3rd week October  2010  - tree owned by J. in PLEASANT VIEW, United States

2009 season

  • 3rd week October  2009  - tree owned by J. in PLEASANT VIEW, United States

Where to buy apples

The following orchards and suppliers offer Stayman apples for sale. map >

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