Izo

Apple

Izo

Origin and History

Izo was received by the USDA from the Agricultural Experiment Station in South Dakota and introduced in 1918.

Tree

The tree exhibits open growth habit and is vigorous and productive. It is hardy, blight-free, and shows little susceptibility to scab. The tree bears fruit in clusters and the fruit hangs on well.

Fruit

Size and Form: Fruit measures approximately 2 inches (diameter implied).

Skin: Light red stripes on a green ground; inclined to russet.

Flavor and Quality: Mild subacid; poor quality.

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

This variety was evaluated at the Agricultural Experiment Station, College Station, South Dakota (reporting station SdC).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Fisher, A Survey of Apple Clones in the United States (1963)

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Izo. Received from AES, S.D., introduced 1918. Fruit 2", light red stripes on green ground, inclined to russet. Mild subacid, poor quality. Clusters and hangs on well. Tree open growth, blight free, little scab, hardy, productive, vigorous. Reporting station: SdC (Agricultural Experiment Station, College Station, South Dakota).

— H.H. Fisher (USDA ARS), A Survey of Apple Clones in the United States (1963)