Limbertwig

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Described 1832. From Probably originated in North Carolina, U.S.A.. In existence 1905.

Synonyms:
James River, Lambertwig, Limber Twig, Red Limber Twig, Red Limbertwig

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Sports:
Levering Limbertwig

Fruit Size
medium to large ^a

Fruit Shape
flat, truncate-conic, convex ^a

Ground Colour
greenish yellow ^a

Over Colour
flushed and striped crimson ^a

Russet Type
light dots ^a

Flesh Colour
whitish ^a

Flesh Texture
fairly firm ^a

Flavour
subacid ^a

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register