Cowarne's Queening

Apple

Origin/History Not described in source.

Tree Upright, compact growth habit; an abundant bearer.

Fruit Very large, roundish, conical form. Golden yellow skin, with red coloration in the sun. White, tender flesh.

Season November to January.

Uses Fine for cooking or drying.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Other The variety is also known as Northern Greening (per source designation).

Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900), abbreviated as "Ron."

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Nursery Catalog Sources

Found in 1 catalog (1911) from England

James Veitch & Sons , Ltd., Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, London (also Coombe Wood, Langley, and Feltham) , England — 1911

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Cowarne's Queening. Northern Greening. Tree upright, compact, an abundant bearer. Fruit very large, roundish, conical, golden yellow, red in the sun. Flesh white, tender. Fine for cooking or drying. November to January. (Ron.)

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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