Fruit large to medium with green to yellow skin, flushed red. Flesh yellow, very firm. The ultimate in a tart apple. Tannic juice adds kick to sweet or hard cider.
USDA identification images for Blacktwig
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
- 08 Nov 2015 OREGON, United StatesBlack Twig is available from Trees of Antiquity : http://www.treesofantiquity.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=27
- 03 Mar 2013 OREGON, United StatesI took cuttings of Black Twig from the orchard of Ed Hick of Southern Illinois, who had about fifty trees that he used to press cider. Ed has passed along with his orchard, which was extensive and included peaches; but I have six grafted Black Twig apples in my own orchard now, in Oregon. They are a good cider apple, with plenty of juice, sugar, acid and tannin, and they produce a good crop annually. I would be glad to provide scion wood.
- 15 Nov 2012 TX, United StatesJust tried two small ones from an organic farm in Kansas. Very crisp and crunchy. Thick skin. Flesh has a greenish yellow tint, mildly tart with enough sweetness for balance. The larger of the two was sweeter.
- 29 Oct 2011 United StatesYes, it looks like you can get it here: http://www.boyernurseries.com/fruit_trees/apples/black_twig.html
- 21 Oct 2011 United StatesI had this apple for the first time just yesterday, it was great fresh and I can't wait to try it in a pie. I would really like to grow it on my place does anyone know who selle this apple tree.
Tree register
United States
- Adam Dupps in Lawrenceburg, IN
- Bill Martin in Bristol, TN
- Bill Martin in Bristol, TN
- Charlie Tucker in High Point, NORTH CAROLINA
- Dan Spratlen in Camano Island, WASHINGTON
- Dan Wombles in New Canton, IL
- Darren Peters in Rock Spring, GEORGIA
- Garth Wermter in Gordonsville, VIRGINIA
- Glenn Tremble in Trail, OREGON
- James Nichols in La Luz, NEW MEXICO
- Jocelyn Sladen in Warrenton, VA
- Karen Spencer in Salado, TX
- Mark Bartel in Hagerstown, MARYLAND
- Michael Freeman in Ben Lomond, CA
- Michelle Williams in Glenwood, SUSSEX COUNTY,NJ
- Nathan Parker in Mount Shasta, CA
- Roger Miller in Madison Heights, VA
- Steven Stanley in Johnson City, TN
- William & Deborah Seale in Washington, IA
Spring blossom records for this variety
2012 season
- March 2012 - tree owned by Michelle in Glenwood, United States
2011 season
- April 2011 - tree owned by Michelle in Glenwood, United States
2010 season
- April 2010 - tree owned by Michelle in Glenwood, United States
2009 season
- April 2009 - tree owned by Michelle in Glenwood, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2015 season
- 1st week November 2015 - tree owned by Jocelyn in Warrenton, United States
- October 2015 - tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States
2012 season
- October 2012 - tree owned by Michelle in Glenwood, United States
2011 season
- October 2011 - tree owned by Michelle in Glenwood, United States
2010 season
- October 2010 - tree owned by Michelle in Glenwood, United States
2009 season
- October 2009 - tree owned by Michelle in Glenwood, United States
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Arkansas, United States
- Introduced: 1868
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Blacktwig:
United States
California
- Noble Orchards, Paradise
- Prevedelli Farms, Watsonville
- The Apple Farm -- Bates & Schmitt, Philo
Delaware
- T.S. Smith & Sons, Bridgeville
Indiana
- Anderson Orchard, Mooresville
- Doud's Countyline Orchard, Wabash
- Pleasant View Orchard, Fairland
Kansas
- Fieldstone Enterprise, Overbrook
Maryland
- Lewis Orchards and Farm Market, Cavetown
- O'Keefe Orchard, Colesville
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
New Hampshire
- Old Ciderpress Farm, Westmoreland
New Jersey
- Pochuck Valley Farms Market and deli, Glenwood
New Mexico
- Alary Farm, Corrales
Virginia
- Jenkins Orchard, Woodville
- Johnson's Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford