Carlton
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Carlton
Origin and History
Carlton originated at the Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) in Geneva, New York, and was introduced in 1923. It is a cross between Montgomery and Red Astrachan.
Tree
The tree is vigorous and an annual bearer.
Fruit
Form and Size: Large, round-conical.
Skin: Attractive, dark red.
Flesh: White, tender, juicy, subacid, with good flavor.
Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Stem: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Carlton ripens approximately 1 month after Red Astrachan.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Station identification numbers:
- 2391 (Agricultural Experiment Station, Department of Pomology, Geneva, New York)
- A53124 (U.S. Horticultural Field Station, P.O. Box 1250, Cheyenne, Wyoming)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— H.H. Fisher (USDA ARS), A Survey of Apple Clones in the United States (1963)Carlton originated at AES, Geneva, N. Y., introduced 1923. Parentage: Montgomery crossed with Red Astrachan. Fruit large, round-conical. Skin attractive, dark red. Flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid, good. Ripens 1 month after Red Astrachan. Tree vigorous, annual bearer. Station numbers: 2391 (Agricultural Experiment Station, Department of Pomology, Geneva, New York); A53124 (U.S. Horticultural Field Station, P.O. Box 1250, Cheyenne, Wyoming).