Stearns apple
Red stripes and a yellow background. It's creamy white flesh, although crisp to the teeth, is melting and tender and almost dissolves on the tongue. Its flavor has a rich luscious pure apple taste. Good savory taste. Plenty of sweetness, acidity, & juice. Fruits up to 3" in circumference.
USDA identification images for Stearns
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.
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Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: New York, United States
- Introduced: 1900
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1952-122
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Stearns:
United States
Iowa
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Maine
- Tiny Orchards, Saco