Dodge's Crimson
AppleDodge's Crimson
Historically associated with the name Cumberland Black.
Origin and History
Originated with J. W. Dodge of Pomona, Tennessee.
Tree Characteristics
A free grower with a round or spreading head. Slender limbs droop noticeably under the weight of fruit. Young shoots are very dark brown. An annual and great bearer.
Fruit Description
Size and Form:
Medium, roundish conical.
Skin:
Deep rich red, almost purplish, with few small light dots.
Flesh:
White, sometimes stained slightly next the skin. Firm-grained, tender, juicy.
Flavor:
Sprightly, vinous. Quality: good to very good.
Season
December through January.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Dodge's Crimson. Cumberland Black. Originated with J. W. Dodge, Pomona, Tenn. Tree a free grower, making a round or spreading head, with slender limbs, which droop with the weight of the fruit. Young shoots very dark brown ; an annual and great bearer. Fruit medium, roundish conical, deep rich red, almost purplish, few small light dots. Flesh white, sometimes stained a little next the skin, firm-grained, tender, juicy, sprightly, vinous. Good to very good. December, January.