American Beauty

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Sterling, Massachusetts, USA. Recorded in 1854. Fruits have softish flesh with a slightly aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
Beauty of America, Belle Americaine, Krasavitsa amerikanka, Sterling, Sterling Beauty

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Accession No.
1947 - 333   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
American Beauty

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register