Cardinal Red
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Origin/History European origin.
Tree Not described in source.
Fruit Size: Medium. Form: Oblate, inclining to conic; sides unequal. Skin: Very dark red, almost blackish next the stalk; some light gray dots. Stem & Cavity: Not described in source. Calyx & Basin: Not described in source. Flesh & Flavor: White, rather firm, juicy, sprightly subacid. Quality: Good. Core & Seeds: Core small.
Season January, February.
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Other Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
View original book sources (1)
— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Cardinal Red.
Of European origin.
Fruit medium, oblate, inclining to conic ; sides unequal ; very dark red, almost blackish next the stalk ; some light gray dots. Flesh white, rather firm, juicy, sprightly subacid. Good. Core small. January, February.