Senshu apple
This Fuji-type apple has a wonderful sweet flavor with a crisp, juicy texture. Pink stripe over green. Small to medium fruit, round to oblate.
USDA identification images for Senshu
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
- 28 Oct 2012 KevinMA, United StatesPurchased at a road side stand in MA, Oct 28, 2012. Firm but not overly crisp. Very good flavor, sweet without much tart. Did not brown quickly. Nice aroma.
Tree register
United States
- Brian Van Erem in Green Bay, WI
- Herdie Baisden in STOCKHOLM, WI
- Thomas Griffith in Cottage Grove, WI
Australia
- Hayden in Winslow, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Toko x Fuji
- Originates from: Japan
- Introduced: 1980
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1984-111
Identification
- Country of origin: Japan
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Senshu:
United States
California
- Riley's Farm, Oak Glen
Illinois
- All Seasons Apple Orchard, Woodstock *** Feature Orchard ***
- Mills Apple Farm, Marine
- Royal Oak Farm and Fruit Orchard, Harvard *** Feature Orchard ***
- Valley Orchard, Cherry Valley
- Woodstock Country Orchard, Woodstock
Indiana
- Blue River Orchard, Fredericksburg
- Orchard Hill Farms, Kendallville
Iowa
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Michigan
- Flavorland Farms, Baroda
Missouri
- Lehman Family Orchard, LLC, Spickard
- West Orchards, Macon
North Carolina
- Creasman Farms, Hendersonville
Ohio
- Ochs Fruit Farm, Lancaster
Pennsylvania
- Andrews Farm Market, Saint Thomas
- Shaw Orchards, Stewartstown
Wisconsin
- Door Creek Orchard, Cottage Grove