Chattahoochee

Origin/History

Chattahoochee is a Southern variety originating from the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Georgia.

Tree

The tree is vigorous, upright, and productive.

Fruit

Size and Form

Fruit is medium or below in size — Thomas describes it as rather small. The form is roundish oblate, oblique, and slightly conic. Lowther describes the form simply as flat.

Stem

The stalk is very short.

Cavity

The cavity is large, open, and deep, and is somewhat russeted.

Calyx

The calyx is partially open, with short segments that are broad and divided; it is sometimes closed and sometimes erect.

Basin

The basin is deep, broad, and abrupt, and is slightly furrowed.

Skin

The skin is greenish yellow, with a faint brownish blush on the sun-exposed side. Lowther describes the skin color simply as yellow.

Flesh and Flavor

The flesh is yellowish white, breaking, crisp, and partially tender. The flavor is subacid and pleasant. Quality is rated Good. Thomas concurs: crisp, sub-acid, pleasant.

Core and Seeds

Not described in source.

Season

Downing gives the season as December to April. Thomas places it in winter. Lowther reports no season.

Uses

Lowther notes Chattahoochee as suited for market use.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Lowther records regional trial data: reported in the Northern Division (re) and at three reporting stations in the Central Division, as well as in an additional division.