Wealthy

Wealthy
Species	Apple
Trees Found	7
Orchards	McCoin Lower
Preserved	Clarno Arboretum(2025)

Wealthy is a apple variety found in 8 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.

Description

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

Characteristics

Attribute	Details
Origin	Excelsior, Minnesota, USA; developed by Peter Gideon, first fruited around 1861
Harvest Season	Early fall (late August to September)
Flavor Profile	Mild subacid flavor with notes of pear and lemon; sweet when fully ripe with strawberry hints; juicy and crisp
Storage	Good - a few months in cool storage

Uses

Fresh eating
Fresh cider
Hard cider
Cooking

History

Named after Peter Gideon's wife, Wealthy Hull Gideon. DNA testing revealed it is a cross between Duchess of Oldenburg and Jonathan. One of the first apples bred to thrive in Minnesota's harsh climate.

Trees

Tree	Orchard	Tag	Condition
McCoin Lower Tree 91	McCoin Lower	91	fair
McCoin Lower Tree 92	McCoin Lower	92	poor
McCoin Lower Tree 93	McCoin Lower	93	poor
McCoin Lower Tree 94	McCoin Lower	94	fair
McCoin Lower Tree 95	McCoin Lower	95	fair
McCoin Lower Tree 96	McCoin Lower	96	fair
McCoin Lower Tree 97	McCoin Lower	97	fair