Excellence both for eating and stewing. The size is moderate, the form flat, the skin smooth of a beautiful yellow resembling yellow wax, blended with red in streaks and blotches. The flesh is sweet, sprightly, and juicy.
USDA identification images for Summer Rose
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
Tree register
United States
- a Williams in WAKEFIELD, MA
- Aaron Millis in HELENA, MT
- Ben in Helenwood, TN
- Nathan Parker in Mount Shasta, CA
- Roger Miller in Madison Heights, VA
- Sarah Martinez in Orcas Island, WA
- Stephan Orchard in Westfield, INDIANA
Harvest records for this variety
2015 season
- June 2015 - tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Northern Spy Seedling
- Originates from: New Jersey, United States
- Introduced: 1806
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1950-186
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Where to buy fresh fruit
No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.