Colvis Spice Apple

The Colvis Spice apple is a russeted apple with a spicy, cinnamon/nutmeg taste. 

Excellent for: Fresh eating; Baking; Cider; Sauce

ID-28A

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History: Discovered by Bernard Colvis at Colvis Orchards in Chester, Illinois in the late 1960’s/early 1970’s.
 
Parentage: A mutation from a Golden Delicious
 
Pollination:
Bloom Time: Early/Mid-season
Ploidy: Diploid
Good Pollinators:
Akane Apple
Fameuse Apple
Golden Russet Apple
Hanners Jumbo Apple
McIntosh Apple
 
Harvest Time: Late September
 
Fruit Size: Medium, round
 
Flavor: Sweet/spicy
 
Storage (refrigerated): 3-4 months
 
Disease Resistance:
Cedar apple rust: unknown
Fireblight: unknown
Mildew: unknown
Scab: unknown