Yellow Bellflower
From Heritage Apple Corps
| Yellow Bellflower | |
|---|---|
| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 3 |
| Orchards | 5 Tree,McCoin Lower |
| Preserved | Clarno Arboretum(2025) |
Yellow Bellflower is a apple variety found in 3 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
Description
Yellow Bellflower is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Crosswicks, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA; mid-1700s (possibly 1742) |
| Harvest Season | Late fall (October to November) |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet-sharp; aromatic; yellowish flesh, fine-grained, firm; distinctly tart if not fully ripe, mellows in storage |
| Storage | Good - mellows and improves over several months in storage |
Uses
- Fresh eating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Pies
History
One of the oldest apple varieties from New Jersey. Named for its bell-like shape and yellow color. Mentioned by William Coxe in 1817 as already being 'large and old.' Was the leading US commercial variety in the 19th century before being replaced by Golden Delicious.
Trees
| Tree | Orchard | Tag | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Tree Tree 101 | 5 Tree | 101 | poor |
| McCoin Lower Tree 83 | McCoin Lower | 83 | fair |
| McCoin Lower Tree 84 | McCoin Lower | 84 | fair |
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00000132 by Heiges, Bertha creator artist USDA, San Diego -
POM00000525 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Watsonville -
POM00000869 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Watsonville -
POM00000870 by Krieger, L.C.C. (Louis Charles Christopher), Douglas Flat -
POM00000871 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington -
POM00000872 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Sacramento -
POM00000873 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., New York -
POM00000874 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Fredericton -
POM00000875 by Strange, M. creator artist USDA, Portland
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
