Ohio Pippin
From Heritage Apple Corps
| Ohio Pippin | |
|---|---|
| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 1 |
| Orchards | Cyrus |
| Preserved | Clarno Arboretum(2025) |
Ohio Pippin is a apple variety found in 1 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
Description
Ohio Pippin is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ohio, USA; early 1800s |
| Harvest Season | Late fall (October) |
| Flavor Profile | Pleasant, slightly tart flavor; firm flesh |
| Storage | Good - stores well |
Uses
- Fresh eating
- Cooking
- Cider
History
A regional variety from Ohio that represents the westward spread of apple cultivation in the early 19th century. 'Pippin' varieties were highly valued by early settlers for their keeping qualities.
Trees
- Cyrus #19 (poor)
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00000361 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Arlington
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POM00000362 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Arlington
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POM00000363 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705

