Kohl
AppleKohl
Origin / History
From Germany. Listed as new by Elliott (1865). Downing (1900) gives the description with the citation "A. Pom. Rep."
Tree
Thrifty, a good grower, forming a regular top; a good and regular bearer.
Fruit
Size: Small.
Form: Roundish.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Not described in source.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Crisp, juicy.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Good keeper. Elliott gives "December, May."
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
View original book sources (2)
— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Kohl.
From Germany. Tree, thrifty, good grower ; new. Fruit, small, roundish ; crisp, juicy ; good keeper. December, May.
— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Kohl. From Germany. Tree thrifty, forming a regular top, a good and regular bearer. Fruit small, roundish, crisp, juicy. Good keeper. (A. Pom. Rep.)