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'''Lawver''' is a apple variety found in 4 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards. | '''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 === | |||
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| '''Origin''' || Andrews, Indiana, USA; mid-1800s | |||
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| '''Harvest Season''' || Late fall (October to November) | |||
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| '''Flavor Profile''' || Mild, pleasant flavor; firm, fine-grained flesh | |||
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| '''Storage''' || Excellent - one of the best keepers, stores well into spring | |||
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=== 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 == | == Trees == | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 2 February 2026
| 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
- McCoin Upper #42 (good)
- McCoin Upper #43 (good)
- McCoin Upper #44 (good)
- McCoin Upper #45 (fair)
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00002523 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Cranberry -
POM00002524 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Yakima -
POM00002525 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Tuba City -
POM00002596 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Arlington -
POM00002598 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Keyser -
POM00002663 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Coleman -
POM00002664 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Watsonville
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
