Stayman's Winesap

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised 1866. From Kansas, Leavenworth, U.S.A.. Raised by Dr. J. Stayman, introduced by Stark Bros.. First fruit 1875, introduced 1895. Grown in U.S.A..

Synonyms:
Stay1nan Winesap, Stayman, Stayman's Red, Staymen

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Winesap x Unknown

Sports:
Blaxtayman
Dark Red Staymared
Scarlet Staymared

Fruit Size
medium to large ^a

Fruit Shape
intermediate, rectangular to truncate-conic, convex, sometimes asymmetric ^a

Ground Colour
greenish yellow ^a

Over Colour
flushed dull red with darker stripes ^a

Russet Type
russet dots, russet in cavity ^a

Flesh Colour
tinged yellow or green ^a

Skin Texture
tough ^a

Flesh Texture
firm, tender, fairly fine ^a

Flavour
subacid, aromatic ^a

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