Stark
From Heritage Apple Corps
| Stark | |
|---|---|
| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 1 |
| Orchards | Osborn Springs |
| Preserved | Clarno Arboretum(2025) |
Stark is a apple variety found in 1 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
Description
Stark is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Likely Ohio or Indiana, USA; mid to late 1800s |
| Harvest Season | Late fall (October) |
| Flavor Profile | Mildly tart, pleasant flavor; firm flesh |
| Storage | Good - stores well |
Uses
- Fresh eating
- Cooking
- Baking
History
An old American variety, possibly associated with or distributed by Stark Brothers Nurseries. Heritage trees in Oregon may represent early settler plantings.
Trees
- Osborn Springs #113 (good)
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00003190 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Landisburg -
POM00003191 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Sunbury -
POM00003192 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Elysburg -
POM00003193 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Ontario -
POM00003194 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Wenatchee -
POM00003195 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Newark -
POM00003196 by Arnold, Mary Daisy -
POM00003197 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Fennville
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
