Iola
AppleIola
Origin / History
Southern origin.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Large.
Form: Oblate angular, compressed horizontally.
Stem: Short, in rather large cavity.
Cavity: Rather large, holding a short stem.
Calyx: Large, partially closed, in an abrupt furrowed basin.
Basin: Abrupt and furrowed.
Skin: Yellow, mottled, marbled, striped and shaded with crimson.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: White, fine grained, tender, juicy, vinous, rich and agreeable. A very delightful apple.
Core and seeds: Core small.
Season
December to February.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Iola.
Southern origin. Fruit, large, oblate angular, compressed horizontally; skin, yellow, mottled, marbled, striped and shaded with crimson; stem, short, in rather large cavity; calyx, large, partially closed, in an abrupt furrowed basin; flesh, white, fine grained, tender, juicy, vinous, rich and agreeable. A very delightful apple: core, small. December to February.