Hampton's Siberian Crab
Crab AppleHampton's Siberian Crab
Origin/History
Originated with William C. Hampton, Hardin County, Ohio.
Tree
Blossoms large.
Fruit
Size: Large for a Siberian Crab.
Form: Ovate conical.
Skin: Deep rich crimson, blotched and indistinctly striped with clear orange and yellowish red.
Flavor
Not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Other
This is noted as "one of the most beautiful of all the crabs, especially when in bloom."
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Hampton's Siberian Crab.
A beautiful variety, originated with Wm. C. Hampton, Hardin Co., O. Fruit large for a Siberian Crab, ovate conical, deep rich crimson, blotched and indistinctly striped with clear orange and yellowish red. Blossoms large. This is one of the most beautiful of all the crabs, especially when in bloom.