Chenango Strawberry Apple

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Chenango Strawberry

Dessert apple

Originated either in Lebanon, Madison County, New York or brought into Chenango County from Connecticut. It has been known since about 1850. Fruits have tender, fairly firm flesh with a subacid and aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:

Buckley, Chenago, Chenango, Chennango Strawberry, Fraise de Chenango, Frank, Jackson, Jackson Apple, Jackson's Apple, Sherwood's Favorite, Sherwood's Favourite, Smyrna, Strawberry

Flowering time

8th May 10% flowering
13th May Full (80%) flowering
21st May 90% petal fall

Picking time: Early September

Size: large

Shape: Conical

Height: 80.73 mm

Width: 74.81 mm

Ribbing: strong

Crown: medium

Ground Colour: Whitish yellow

Over Colour: Red

Over Colour Amount: very low

Over Colour Pattern: striped/mottled

Russet: low

Flesh Colour: Yellowish

Source: www.nationalfruitcollection.org.uk

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