Donahue
AppleDonahue
Origin/History
Originated with P. Donahue, near Cumberland, Md.
Tree
Moderately vigorous, spreading, productive.
Fruit
Size: Medium or below.
Form: Oblate, very slightly conic, regular.
Skin: Deep rich red or purplish in the sun, moderately sprinkled with light dots.
Stem: Short, small.
Cavity: Broad, sometimes a little russeted.
Calyx: Small, closed.
Basin: Large, slightly uneven.
Flesh: White, fine, tender, moderately juicy.
Flavor: Mild, pleasant subacid.
Quality: Very good.
Core: Small.
Season
October, January.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Donahue.
Originated with P. Donahue, near Cumberland, Md. Tree moderately vigorous, spreading, productive.
Fruit medium or below, oblate, very slightly conic, regular; skin deep rich red or purplish in the sun, moderately sprinkled with light dots; stalk short, small; cavity broad, sometimes a little russeted; calyx small, closed; basin large, slightly uneven; flesh white, fine, tender, moderately juicy, mild, pleasant subacid; very good; core small. October, January.