Broadwater
AppleBroadwater
Origin/History
Originated on the farm of Col. Charles Broadwater, near Vienna, Virginia. Also known as Wheatyard. The tree is healthy and vigorous, an early and good bearer.
Tree
Healthy and vigorous growth habit. Early and regular bearer.
Fruit
Size: Below medium
Form: Oblate
Skin: Smooth; pale yellowish white with pale red coloration in the sun
Stalk: Short and small
Cavity: Medium, slightly corrugated
Flesh: Whitish, fine, tender, juicy, with a mild, rich subacid flavor
Core: Small
Season
September
Uses
A favorite for table and market use in its region of origin.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Broadwater.
Wheatyard.
Origin, on the farm of Col. Charles Broadwater, near Vienna, Virginia; tree healthy, vigorous; an early and good bearer; a favorite for the table and market in its season where it originated.
Fruit below medium, oblate; skin smooth, pale yellowish white, pale red in the sun; stalk short, small; cavity medium, slightly corrugated; flesh whitish, fine, tender, juicy, mild rich subacid; core small. September.