Smoky Mountain Limbertwig Apple
The Smoky Mountain Limbertwig apple is a great tasting apple that has a weeping growth habit.
Excellent for: Fresh eating; Baking; Sauce; Cider
ID-12A
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History: The Smoky Mountain Limbertwig apple most likely originates from the southern Appalachians. It probably dates from the early to late 1800’s. Unfortunately, most of the Limbertwig apples history is lost to us. The Limbertwig apple is made up of many Southern varieties that are connected primarily by their unique taste and for some a weeping growth habit. The Limbertwig apples are thought to have originated in the early 1800’s, most likely as seedlings brought by settlers to the Appalachian region. Parentage: Unknown Pollination:Bloom Time: Early seasonPloidy: DiploidGood Pollinators: Belmac AppleBrushy Mountain Limbertwig AppleChehalis AppleKing Solomon AppleLiberty AppleMyer's Royal Limbertwig AppleWilliams Pride AppleWynoochee Early Apple Harvest Time: October Fruit Size: Small, round Flavor: Sweet/spicy Storage (refrigerated): 2-3 months Disease ResistanceCedar apple rust: Some resistanceFireblight: Some resistanceMildew: Some resistanceScab: Some resistance