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== USDA Pomological Watercolors == | == USDA Pomological Watercolors == | ||
Revision as of 23:30, 2 February 2026
| Gloria Mundi | |
|---|---|
| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 4 |
| Orchards | McCoin Lower |
| Preserved | Clarno Arboretum(2025) |
Gloria Mundi is a apple variety found in 5 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
Description
Gloria Mundi is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Germany; late 1700s, arrived in America by 1804 |
| Harvest Season | Late fall (October to November) |
| Flavor Profile | Mildly tart, pleasant; coarse-grained flesh; best used for cooking |
| Storage | Fair - not a long keeper |
Uses
- Cooking
- Baking
- Exhibition (very large fruit)
History
Known as 'American Mammoth,' 'Ox Apple,' and 'Monstrous Pippin' for its enormous size - fruits can weigh over 2 pounds. Grown more for novelty than flavor. Popular in 19th century American orchards.
Trees
| Tree | Orchard | Tag | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoin Lower Tree 74 | McCoin Lower | 74 | fair |
| McCoin Lower Tree 76 | McCoin Lower | 76 | good |
| McCoin Lower Tree 77 | McCoin Lower | 77 | good |
| McCoin Lower Tree 78 | McCoin Lower | 78 | good |
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00002469 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Charlottesville -
POM00002470 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Charlottesville -
POM00002471 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Midway -
POM00002472 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Midway
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
