Kent
AppleKent
Origin/History
Originated on the premises of Walker Kent, near Plymouth, Michigan.
Tree
A strong grower and very productive.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, roundish.
Skin: Pale greenish yellow, sometimes with a slight blush cheek. Few greenish dots.
Stem: Short.
Calyx: Closed.
Flesh and Flavor: White, tender, juicy, sprightly, subacid. Quality: good to very good.
Core: Rather large.
Season
October.
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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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Kent.
Originated on the premises of Walker Kent, near Plymouth, Mich. Tree a strong grower, and very productive.
Fruit large, roundish, pale greenish yellow, sometimes a slight blush cheek, few greenish dots. Stalk short. Calyx closed. Flesh white, tender, juicy, sprightly, subacid. Core rather large. Good to very good. October.