Bronson Sweet
AppleBronson Sweet
Origin and History
Origin unknown. The variety was carried from Connecticut to Ohio many years prior by a Dr. Bronson, without a name, and received its present title upon arrival in Ohio.
Tree
Moderate grower. Makes a round head.
Fruit
Size: Medium
Form: Oblate, sometimes oblate conic
Skin: Yellowish, mostly overspread, striped, and splashed with red
Flesh and Flavor: White, compact, moderately juicy, pleasant, sweet
Quality: Good
Season
October, November
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Bronson Sweet. Origin unknown. This variety was many years since carried by a Dr. Bronson from Connecticut to Ohio, without name, and there received its present title. Tree a moderate grower, making a round head. Fruit medium, oblate, sometimes oblate conic, yellowish, mostly overspread, striped, and splashed with red. Flesh white, compact, moderately juicy, pleasant, sweet. Good. October, November.