Lawver

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
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  POM00002524 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Yakima
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  POM00002525 by Schutt, Ellen Isham, Tuba City
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  POM00002596 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Arlington
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  POM00002598 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Keyser
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  POM00002663 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Coleman
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  POM00002664 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Watsonville

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