Young America

Dessert apple

Malus

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.

Size
small ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Oblong ²

Height
42.00 mm ²

Width
46.00 mm ²

Ribbing
medium ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour (Amount)
high-very high ²

Over Colour
Red ²

Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked ²

Russet
very low ²

Greasiness
Medium ²

Accession No.
1954 - 090   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Young America

Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late August ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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