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'''Esopus Spitzenburg''' is a apple variety found in 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards. | '''Esopus Spitzenburg''' is a apple variety found in 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards. | ||
== Description == | |||
'''Esopus Spitzenburg''' is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards. | |||
=== Characteristics === | |||
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| '''Origin''' || Esopus, Ulster County, New York, USA; discovered late 18th century (around 1790) | |||
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| '''Harvest Season''' || Late fall (early October) | |||
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| '''Flavor Profile''' || Complex, aromatic, rich sharpness; dense yellow flesh; bright, crisp, juicy with excellent sweet-tart balance | |||
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| '''Storage''' || Excellent - 3+ months; flavor improves in storage | |||
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=== Uses === | |||
* Fresh eating (dessert apple) | |||
* Baking | |||
* Cider | |||
=== History === | |||
Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple; he planted 32 trees at Monticello between 1807-1812. Described by 19th-century pomologist A.J. Downing as 'unsurpassed as a dessert fruit.' Parent of the Jonathan apple. | |||
== Trees == | == Trees == | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 2 February 2026
| Esopus Spitzenburg | |
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| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 2 |
| Orchards | Lithgow Springs,McCoin Upper |
| Preserved | Clarno Arboretum(2025) |
Esopus Spitzenburg is a apple variety found in 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
Description
Esopus Spitzenburg is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Esopus, Ulster County, New York, USA; discovered late 18th century (around 1790) |
| Harvest Season | Late fall (early October) |
| Flavor Profile | Complex, aromatic, rich sharpness; dense yellow flesh; bright, crisp, juicy with excellent sweet-tart balance |
| Storage | Excellent - 3+ months; flavor improves in storage |
Uses
- Fresh eating (dessert apple)
- Baking
- Cider
History
Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple; he planted 32 trees at Monticello between 1807-1812. Described by 19th-century pomologist A.J. Downing as 'unsurpassed as a dessert fruit.' Parent of the Jonathan apple.
Trees
- Lithgow Springs #106 (poor)
- McCoin Upper #48 (poor)
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00002145 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Hood River -
POM00002146 by Heiges, Bertha creator artist USDA, Australia -
POM00002151 by Shull, James Marion, Hood River
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
