Chestatee
AppleChestatee
Origin and History A Southern fruit of unknown origin.
Tree Characteristics Tree vigorous, upright, spreading in habit. Wood smooth, reddish gray. Buds very small and reddish.
Fruit Description
Form and Size: Medium size, oblate inclining to conic.
Color and Surface: Pale yellow with a slight blush in the sun.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, crisp, juicy, sprightly subacid. Quality rated Good.
Season November.
Note on source: Downing's description is brief and does not specify cavity, calyx, basin, stem, or core structure. The "sprightly subacid" flavor indicates a moderate acidity balanced with a lively, refreshing character typical of eating apples.
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Chestatee.
A Southern fruit of unknown origin. Tree vigorous, upright, spreading. Wood smooth, reddish gray, with very small reddish buds. Fruit medium, oblate inclining to conic, pale yellow with a slight blush in the sun. Flesh whitish, crisp, juicy, sprightly subacid. Good. November.