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FrostbiteTM apple

Malus domestica
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One of the first varieties developed by the University of Minnesota, but only released around 2008. Previously known as MN 447. Frostbite has played an important role in the development of many other cold-hardy varieties.

USDA identification images for Frostbite

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.

    Parents and other ancestors of this variety


    Offspring of this variety


    Visitor reviews

    • 18 Oct 2017  MN, United States
      I've never tasted an apple quite like this one. The crisp tart/sweetness reminds me of a caramel apple.
    • 08 Oct 2017  TEXAS, Australia
      Sweet snacking apple

    Tree register

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    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2020 season

    • 28th April  2020  - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States

    2017 season

    • 4th June  2017  - tree owned by fendwick in Bemidji, United States
    • 30th May  2017  - tree owned by fendwick in Bemidji, United States

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    Harvest records for this variety

    2020 season

    • 2nd week October  2020  - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica
    • Parentage: (Duchess of Oldenburg x Utter's Large Red) x unknown
    • Introduced: 1921
    • Developed by: University of Minnesota

    Using

    • Picking season: Late
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
    • Flavor style (apples): Sweeter
    • Flavor style (apples): Aromatic
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Food uses: Juice
    • Juice style: Sweeter

    Growing

    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
    • Bearing regularity: Regular

    Climate

    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
    • Cold hardiness (USDA): (4) -30F / -34C
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United States
    • Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
    • Fruit size: Small
    • Fruit colour: Red - dark

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    The following orchards grow Frostbite:

    United States




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