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Henry Clay apple

Yellow and red fruit is similar to Yellow Transparent. Medium size, shaped flat to intermediate. Ribbed at eye and on the body, often asymmetric. Skin green with pinkish orange flush, russet dots and occasional russet patches. Flesh is soft, juicy, greenish white, flavor slightly acid.

USDA identification images for Henry Clay

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Henry Clay
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Henry Clay
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Henry Clay
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Henry Clay

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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  • 21 Nov 2022  Jeannie
    Is this apple available in Wisconsin? Thank you

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Origins

  • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
  • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1951-021