Baldwin apple

Baldwin apple identification images

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USDA identification images for Baldwin

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 Dec 2022  Nadine

  Hello, I am so interested to buy the badwin apples. I live in washington state. What Can I do for buying them . Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!! Nadine
• 26 Sep 2017  Melinda LeeFL, United States

  What does it mean "winter"? We have this antique apple tree on our property in Brewster, MA...GREAT taste, fantastic in pies....neighbors are making applesauce! It actually is almost a shame to use these beauties in applesauce....perfect for the French Tartartine (forgive spelling...I saw it several different ways!)
• 01 Nov 2016  Mary L. CostaCT.06002, United States

  Where can I find Baldwin apples in Connecticut?????
• 09 Nov 2013  Dan LefeverPENNA /CHESTER CO.(SE PA), United States

  Why no photos for such a well known apple? Ian Merwins linked pdf, Antique apples for modern orchards, shows a photo completely different color than description in website. Merwins picture and description match the tree I grew up with that my father planted and identified as Baldwin, a flattened, 3 inch, burgundy red with very prominent lenticels; not the colors described above and similarly elsewhere. Could there be two varieties masquerading as Baldwin? What does Downing say in Apples of New York?
• 04 Sep 2013  Beth ParkhurstMA, United States

  Baldwins are terrific for pies--one of the two varieties I use from mid-fall on. When I use Baldwins I use only a bit of nutmeg or cinnamon so the apple flavor can stand out. Excellent keeper, too.
• 28 Oct 2012  KevinMA, United States

  Exceedingly crisp and nice eating apple. Browned quickly. Large and flavorful. Skin was indeed thicker than many apples, but entirely pleasant to eat. Purchased at a road side stand near Walden Pond, MA late October.
• 12 Oct 2012  Sandy HugOR...BENTON CO., United States

  We bought our farm almost 50 years ago. The older lady we bought from said two of the apple trees were Balwins. There were two Gravenstein, also. These are wonderful winter apples. We can keep some in the fridge 3-4 months.
• 07 Oct 2011  J. Daniel MoylanMA 02446, United States

  my all time favorite apple. wonderful firm textured, tart, delicious when eaten fresh, and absolutely splendid in pies, where they hold their shape and are equally delicious.
• 10 Oct 2010  LaurieMA, United States

  My mother's favorite. Getting harder to find in MA each year. Last year ordered some and got a bushel of something else. Looking for a source!
• 03 Oct 2010  Mona PhillipsOH, United States

  When we bought our home here in 1963 I researched apples and decided Baldwin would be good. Didn't realize how big the tree would be; should have pruned it. Squirrels and birds love the top apples. Many fall on the driveway and get half squashed. Even so, more than I can use--pies, canned apple sauce, so sweet no sugar needed. Delicious. Tree still healthy.
• 14 Sep 2010  Harry MccueNY/SENECA, United States

  I have an old (80-90yr) and a new (12-14yr)orchard and have heirloom varieties. The Baldwins are pretty pest resistant as I do not spray at this time. I have a good crop this year and hope I can find a buyer.
• 29 Sep 2009  Rich ReynoldsNISKAYUNA, NY, United States

  When I was growing up in the Landing section of Glen Cove, NY we had a pair of these monster apple trees in our double-sized lot. They were 35-40 ft high, and wider than they were tall. The branches were pockmarked with woodpecker holes. In the spring our yard was full of apple blossom petals. They were large apples, firm, and a bit tart, but my mother made great pies out of them. By the mid-1960's they were beginning to decline and were losing branches so we had them removed. They must have been close to 100 years old. A great apple if you can find it.
• 26 Sep 2009  Howard E.BellVALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31602, United States

  When I ived in R. I., my mother preferred Baldwin apples for pies. I emember them asbeingmildly tart and sure wish I could procure them here iin Georgia. If there is a source. Sure would appreciate knowing it I traveled in my military career quite a bit and have always loked for Baldwin Apples.
• 02 Aug 2009  Drew ShifleyGALION OHIO, United Kingdom

  Baldwin is a steady producer. When other apple trees have failed to produce due to bad weather Baldwin produces a crop of not excellent but good apple with a pleasant taste.
• 24 Sep 2008  MaryBOSTON, United States

  This is not a bad apple to munch on; not far from where I am there is a man with this on his property (which in turn was a farm once.) He recently identified what he had with the help of an arborist to see if the apples were good to eat-now he can't keep people away!!Soon, it shall be time to go round there to check it out...I cannot wait...

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Where to buy fresh fruit

The following orchards grow Baldwin:

United States

• California

  • Arroyo Community Garden, Petaluma

• Colorado

  • Gott Bro's Orchard & Produce, L.L.C., Ignacio
  • Masonville Orchard, Fort Collins

• Connecticut

  • Averill Farm, Washington Depot
  • Bishop's Orchard, Guilford
  • Bordeaux Farm, Somers
  • Country Corners Farm, Griswold
  • Scott's Yankee Farmer, East Lyme
  • Seek No Further Orchard, Hebron
  • Staehly Farms, East Haddam

• Iowa

  • Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City

• Kentucky

  • Eckert | Boyd Orchard, Versailles

• Maine

  • Eden Acres Family Farm, East Waterboro
  • Hope Orchards, Hope
  • McDougal Orchards, Springvale
  • Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards, Cumberland Center

• Massachusetts

  • Bolton Spring Farm, Bolton
  • Brook Farm Orchard, Ashfield
  • Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury
  • Clarkdale Fruit Farms, Deerfield
  • Red Apple Farm, Phillipston
  • Russell Orchards, Ipswich
  • Sholan Farms, Leominster

• Michigan

  • Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
  • Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill, Saint Johns

• New Hampshire

  • Alyson's Apple Orchard, Walpole
  • Applecrest Farm Orchards, Hampton Falls
  • Demeritt Hill Farm, Lee
  • Lull Farm, Hollis
  • Old Ciderpress Farm, Westmoreland
  • Richardson's Farm, Boscawen
  • Stone Brook Hill Farm, Gilford
  • Stonybrook Farm, Gilford

• New Jersey

  • Riamede Farm, Chester

• New York

  • Black Diamond Farm, Trumansburg

• Oregon

  • B&P Hitz Fruit Farm, Woodburn

• Pennsylvania

  • Gray Wolf Plantation, New Oxford
  • Klim Orchard, Lake Ariel
  • Pappy's Orchard, Coopersburg

• Rhode Island

  • Appleland Orchard, LLC, Greenville
  • Steere Orchard, Greenville

• Wisconsin

  • Door Creek Orchard, Cottage Grove

Canada

• British Columbia

  • Apple Luscious Organic Orchards, Salt Spring Island
  • Salt Spring Apple Company, Salt Spring Island

Australia

• Victoria

  • Heritage Fruits Society, Fairfield

References

• Cedar-Apple Rust  
  Author: Stephen Vann, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture (FSA7538)
  Rated as very resistant - no control needed against CAR.
• Apples of England (1948)
  Author: Taylor
• Some Antique Apples for Modern Orchards, (2008)
  Author: Merwin I.A.