Lawver

Lawver
Species	Apple
Trees Found	4
Orchards	McCoin Upper
Preserved	Clarno Arboretum(2025)

Lawver is a apple variety found in 4 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.

Description

Lawver is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.

Characteristics

Attribute	Details
Origin	Andrews, Indiana, USA; mid-1800s
Harvest Season	Late fall (October to November)
Flavor Profile	Mild, pleasant flavor; firm, fine-grained flesh
Storage	Excellent - one of the best keepers, stores well into spring

Uses

• Fresh eating
• Cooking
• Storage apple

History

A heritage variety from the Midwest that became popular for its excellent keeping qualities and attractive red coloring. Named after the Lawver family who first cultivated it.

Trees

Tree	Orchard	Tag	Condition
McCoin Upper Tree 42	McCoin Upper	42	good
McCoin Upper Tree 43	McCoin Upper	43	good
McCoin Upper Tree 44	McCoin Upper	44	good
McCoin Upper Tree 45	McCoin Upper	45	fair

USDA Pomological Watercolors

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  POM00002523 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Cranberry
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  POM00002524 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Yakima
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  POM00002525 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Tuba City
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  POM00002596 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Arlington
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  POM00002598 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Keyser
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  POM00002663 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Coleman
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  POM00002664 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Watsonville

U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705