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'''Yellow Transparent''' is a apple variety found in | '''Yellow Transparent''' is a apple variety found in {{#ask: [[Has variety::Yellow Transparent]] |format=count}} tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards. | ||
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== USDA Pomological Watercolors == | == USDA Pomological Watercolors == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:43, 6 February 2026
| Yellow Transparent | |
|---|---|
| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 9 |
| Orchards | Cyrus,El Rancho |
Yellow Transparent is a apple variety found in 9 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
Description
Yellow Transparent is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Riga, Latvia (then Russian Empire); originated around 1850 as a chance seedling |
| Harvest Season | Very early (July to early August) |
| Flavor Profile | Mild, pleasant, sweet-tart; tender, juicy flesh |
| Storage | Poor - bruises easily, best used immediately or within 1-2 weeks |
Uses
- Fresh eating
- Applesauce (excellent)
- Cooking
- Baking
History
Imported to the USA by USDA in 1870 from St. Petersburg, Russia, as part of the search for cold-hardy apples for the Great Plains. Also known as White Transparent, Glass Apple, and Papirovka.
Trees
| Tree | Orchard | Tag | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Tree 0 | Cyrus | 0 | |
| Cyrus Tree 4 | Cyrus | 4 | fair |
| Cyrus Tree 8 | Cyrus | 8 | good |
| Cyrus Tree 9 | Cyrus | 9 | poor |
| Cyrus Tree 10 | Cyrus | 10 | poor |
| Cyrus Tree 11 | Cyrus | 11 | fair |
| Cyrus Tree 12 | Cyrus | 12 | fair |
| Cyrus Tree 24 | Cyrus | 24 | fair |
| El Rancho Tree 5 | El Rancho | 5 |
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00000013 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., South Haven -
POM00000992 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., South Haven -
POM00000993 by Passmore, Deborah Griscom, Magnolia -
POM00000995 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Hancock -
POM00000996 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Bayfield -
POM00000997 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington -
POM00000998 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, College Park -
POM00000999 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, College Park -
POM00003937 by Shull, James Marion, Missoula
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
