Chenango Strawberry
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated either in Lebanon, Madison County, New York or brought into Chenango County from Connecticut. It has been known since about 1850. Fruits have tender, fairly firm flesh with a subacid and aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
Buckley, Chenago, Chenango, Chennango Strawberry, Fraise de Chenango, Frank, Jackson, Jackson Apple, Jackson's Apple, Sherwood's Favorite, Sherwood's Favourite, Smyrna, Strawberry
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Chenango Strawberry
Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
13th May Full (80%) flowering
21st May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early September 1
Size
large 1
Type
Dessert 1
Shape
Conical 1
Height
80.73 mm 1
Width
74.81 mm 1
Ribbing
strong 1
Crown
medium 1
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
very low 1
Over Colour
Red 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled 1
Russet
low 1
Firmness
soft 1
Flesh Colour
Yellowish 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register