Hill's Sweet
AppleHill's Sweet
Origin/History
Of unknown origin.
Tree
A strong, upright grower. Very productive.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, oblate or roundish oblate.
Skin: Yellow, mostly covered with two shades of red. Many light dots.
Stem: Short.
Cavity: Large, deep.
Calyx: Closed.
Basin: Large, uneven.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish white. Tender, moderately juicy, rich, sweet, pleasant. Quality: Good to very good.
Core: Small.
Season
January to April.
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)Hill's Sweet.
Of unknown origin. Tree a strong, upright grower, very productive. Fruit medium, oblate or roundish oblate, yellow, mostly covered with two shades of red, many light dots. Stalk short. Cavity large, deep. Calyx closed. Basin large, uneven. Flesh yellowish white, tender, moderately juicy, rich, sweet, pleasant. Good to very good. Core small. January to April.