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== USDA Pomological Watercolors == | == USDA Pomological Watercolors == | ||
Revision as of 23:30, 2 February 2026
| Winesap | |
|---|---|
| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 2 |
| Orchards | McCoin Upper |
| Preserved | Clarno Arboretum(2025) |
Winesap is a apple variety found in 5 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
Description
Winesap is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Jersey, USA; Colonial era (before 1804), exact origin unknown |
| Harvest Season | Late fall (late October) |
| Flavor Profile | Distinctive wine-like and spicy flavor; balanced sweet-tart with tangy, savory nuances; crisp yellow flesh |
| Storage | Excellent - 3+ months in cold storage |
Uses
- Fresh eating
- Cooking
- Cider (especially prized)
- Baking
History
First documented in 1804 by Willich and Mease as 'wine-sop.' Was a major commercial variety in Virginia during the 19th century and parent to many great apples including Stayman, Arkansas Black, and Black Twig.
Trees
| Tree | Orchard | Tag | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoin Upper Tree 65 | McCoin Upper | 65 | fair |
| McCoin Upper Tree 66 | McCoin Upper | 66 | good |
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00000055 by Steadman, Royal Charles b. -
POM00000751 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Yakima -
POM00000752 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Medford -
POM00000753 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Medford -
POM00000754 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Goode -
POM00000755 by Passmore, Deborah Griscom, Franktown -
POM00000756 by Heiges, Bertha creator artist USDA, Shawnee -
POM00000757 by Heiges, Bertha creator artist USDA, Coleman Falls -
POM00000895 by Shull, James Marion, Vincennes -
POM00001024 by Passmore, Deborah Griscom, Charlottesville -
POM00001025 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Wenatchee -
POM00003903 by Shull, James Marion, Crozet -
POM00003933 by Shull, James Marion, Waynesboro -
POM00003934 by Shull, James Marion, Waynesboro -
POM00003935 by Shull, James Marion, Waynesboro -
POM00003936 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Patuxent -
POM00004221 by Passmore, Deborah Griscom, Kansas City -
POM00004222 by Passmore, Deborah Griscom, Woodside -
POM00004223 by Heiges, Bertha creator artist USDA, Redlands -
POM00004224 by Passmore, Deborah Griscom, San Luis Obispo -
POM00004225 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Goode
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
