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== Trees ==
== Trees ==
* [[5 Tree Tree 101|5 Tree #101]] (poor)
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* [[McCoin Lower Tree 83|McCoin Lower #83]] (fair)
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* [[McCoin Lower Tree 84|McCoin Lower #84]] (fair)
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== USDA Pomological Watercolors ==
== USDA Pomological Watercolors ==

Revision as of 23:30, 2 February 2026

Yellow Bellflower
Species Apple
Trees Found 3
Orchards 5 Tree,McCoin Lower
Preserved Clarno Arboretum(2025)


Yellow Bellflower is a apple variety found in 3 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.

Description

Yellow Bellflower is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.

Characteristics

Attribute Details
Origin Crosswicks, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA; mid-1700s (possibly 1742)
Harvest Season Late fall (October to November)
Flavor Profile Sweet-sharp; aromatic; yellowish flesh, fine-grained, firm; distinctly tart if not fully ripe, mellows in storage
Storage Good - mellows and improves over several months in storage

Uses

  • Fresh eating
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Pies

History

One of the oldest apple varieties from New Jersey. Named for its bell-like shape and yellow color. Mentioned by William Coxe in 1817 as already being 'large and old.' Was the leading US commercial variety in the 19th century before being replaced by Golden Delicious.

Trees

TreeOrchardTagCondition
5 Tree Tree 1015 Tree101poor
McCoin Lower Tree 83McCoin Lower83fair
McCoin Lower Tree 84McCoin Lower84fair

USDA Pomological Watercolors

U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705