Dessert apple
Originated in New York, U.S.A. Introduced in the 1800s. Fruits have an acid and astringent flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizesmall b
TypeDessert b
ShapeOblong b
Height42.00 mm b
Width46.00 mm b
Ribbingmedium b
Ground ColourYellow b
Over Colour (Amount)high-very high b
Over ColourRed b
Over Colour (Pattern)streaked b
Russetvery low b
GreasinessMedium b
Accession name Young America
Flowering time 2nd May 10% flowering 8th May Full (80%) flowering17th May 90% petal fall
Picking time Late August a
References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register