PristineTM apple

Pristine apple identification images

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USDA identification images for Pristine

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

• 18 Jan 2019  Rae FulekiST. CATHARINES, Canada

  Not sure if this is the variety I'm looking for....i answered most of the questions on the Apple website but this picture isn't like the apple I tried. My apple wasn't as round, it was similar in shape to the Delicious variety (without the bumps). Also I found it just sweet, no tartness but admittedly my palate isn't the greatest. Wish I knew for sure because I don't even like apples and I absolutely loved this one and want to eat it daily!
• 01 Aug 2018  JohnMO, United States

  Great early apple. Full sized with good fruit set in a below average year for later apples. Granny Smith flavor two to three weeks prior to full ripening. Mellow with a hint of tartness at full ripening. Stores at room tempatures for two to three weeks. Makes excellent daily eater and applesause. “No spray” variety too.
• 10 Aug 2015  JaneMI, United States

  Wonderful tart, crisp, early apple. Very juicy and firm, with flavor and sweetness under the tartness. Tastes like it would make good applesauce and pie, but so far the ones I've bought haven't stayed around long enough; they all get eaten out of hand.
• 19 Jul 2015  JimMI, United States

  Tried my first Pristine today July 18th, 2015 - off my own tree. Still green, seeds still white, but the flavor is there, quite "granny smith" like. Another couple of weeks, we'll see if it mellows a bit.
• 23 Aug 2012  EricNY, United States

  Early season apple with a level of tartness to it. It has a pear type of flavor. Medium density flesh and a crispy citrus bite. Its different for an early season variety but just average in terms of flavor.
• 27 Jul 2011  Renee And Joel KiffCALIFORNIA, SONOMA COUNTY, United States

  We have two Pristine trees and they are marvelous. They are the first tree to ripen, which is late July here in Alexander Valley.

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Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Pristine apple trees for sale:

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Where to buy fresh fruit

The following orchards grow Pristine:

United States

• Connecticut

  • Autumn Harvest Orchard LLC, Norfolk
  • Emerald Green Farm & Gardens, Wallingford

• Georgia

  • Freedom Farms - Apple & Peach Orchard, Chatsworth

• Illinois

  • Royal Oak Farm and Fruit Orchard, Harvard        *** Feature Orchard ***

• Indiana

  • Apple of His Eye, Anderson
  • Apple Works, Trafalgar
  • Countryside Orchard, Rochester
  • Crosby's Orchard, Lawrenceburg
  • Doud's Countyline Orchard, Wabash
  • G. W. Stroh Orchards, Angola
  • McClure's Orchard, Peru
  • Harker Family Farms & Orchard, Waldron

• Iowa

  • Applecart Orchard, Vinton
  • East View Orchard, Fredericksburg
  • The Wallace Centers of Iowa, Orient
  • Wills Family Orchard, Adel
  • Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City

• Kansas

  • Meadowlark Farm, Rose Hill

• Kentucky

  • Brandywine Orchard, Guthrie
  • Eckert | Boyd Orchard, Versailles
  • Evans Orchard & Cider Mill, Georgetown

• Maine

  • Hooper's Orchard, Monroe
  • Plowshares Community Farm, Gorham

• Massachusetts

  • Park Hill Orchard, Easthampton

• Michigan

  • Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill, Saint Johns
  • Rennhack Orchards, Hart
  • Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery, Grand Rapids

• Minnesota

  • Sweetland Orchard, Webster

• Missouri

  • Blue Heron Orchard, Canton

• New Jersey

  • Alstede Farms, Chester

• New York

  • Borden's Orchard, Schaghticoke
  • Indian Ladder Farms Inc., Altamont

• Ohio

  • CherryHawk Farm, Marysville
  • Hidden Hills Orchard, Marietta
  • Hucks Orchard, South Charleston
  • Johnston Fruit Farms, Swanton
  • Legend Hills Orchard, Utica
  • Ochs Fruit Farm, Lancaster
  • Reaver Farms Orchard, South Charleston
  • Tüken's Farm Market and Orchard, West Alexandria

• Pennsylvania

  • Brown's Orchards & Farm Market, Loganville
  • Holy Root Farm, New Tripoli
  • Masonic Village Farm Market, Elizabethtown

• South Dakota

  • Hoversten Orchards LTD, Brandon

• Vermont

  • Outback Orchard, Florence

• Virginia

  • Sweet Rose Farm, Blue Grass

• Washington

  • Skipley Farm, Snohomish        *** Feature Orchard ***

• Wisconsin

  • Cattleana Ranch, Poygan Township/Omro

Canada

• British Columbia

  • Salt Spring Apple Company, Salt Spring Island

• Ontario

  • Ben Nobleman Park Community Orchard, Toronto
  • Organics Farm, Markham

References

• Cedar-Apple Rust  
  Author: Stephen Vann, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture (FSA7538)
  Rated as susceptible - control usually needed where CAR is prevalent.