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Antique Apples
About Budding
Ripening
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for Apples
Spitzenburg (A)
Spitzenburg originated around 1790 in Esopus, NY. It was Thomas Jefferson’s favorite apple.
Fruit:
Spitzenburg is a medium-large sized cone shaped apple with tough skin. It has an orange color with stripes and dots. Spitzenburg is a hard apple that’s very crispy.
Bloom Time:
Mid April
Bloom Color:
Light pink-white
Pollination:
Diploid
Fruit Ripening
Time:
Late October
Rootstocks:
EMLA 26 Antique apple Mature Height 10-12ft.
Tree Characteristics:
Spitzenburg is a moderately vigorous tree that is susceptible to canker, fire blight and scabbing.
Exposure:
Full sun
Comments:
Spitzenburg is spicy and has juicy yellowish flesh color. It’s very aromatic and acidic. As it ages it improves drastically.
