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Revision as of 00:53, 3 February 2026
| Wealthy | |
|---|---|
| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 7 |
| Orchards | McCoin Lower |
| Preserved | Clarno Arboretum(2025) |
Wealthy is a apple variety found in 8 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
Description
Wealthy is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Excelsior, Minnesota, USA; developed by Peter Gideon, first fruited around 1861 |
| Harvest Season | Early fall (late August to September) |
| Flavor Profile | Mild subacid flavor with notes of pear and lemon; sweet when fully ripe with strawberry hints; juicy and crisp |
| Storage | Good - a few months in cool storage |
Uses
- Fresh eating
- Fresh cider
- Hard cider
- Cooking
History
Named after Peter Gideon's wife, Wealthy Hull Gideon. DNA testing revealed it is a cross between Duchess of Oldenburg and Jonathan. One of the first apples bred to thrive in Minnesota's harsh climate.
Trees
| Tree | Orchard | Tag | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoin Lower Tree 91 | McCoin Lower | 91 | fair |
| McCoin Lower Tree 92 | McCoin Lower | 92 | poor |
| McCoin Lower Tree 93 | McCoin Lower | 93 | poor |
| McCoin Lower Tree 94 | McCoin Lower | 94 | fair |
| McCoin Lower Tree 95 | McCoin Lower | 95 | fair |
| McCoin Lower Tree 96 | McCoin Lower | 96 | fair |
| McCoin Lower Tree 97 | McCoin Lower | 97 | fair |
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00003354 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Rockyford -
POM00003356 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Douglas -
POM00003357 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Douglas -
POM00003455 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Rockford -
POM00003456 by Arnold, Mary Daisy -
POM00003457 by Heiges, Bertha creator artist USDA, Syracuse -
POM00003458 by Lower, Elsie E. b., Rockford -
POM00003459 by Passmore, Deborah Griscom, Rockford -
POM00003505 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Syracuse -
POM00003510 by Passmore, Deborah Griscom, Syracuse -
POM00003511 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Dorset -
POM00003512 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Minneapolis -
POM00003669 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Buffalo
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
