Kohl
AppleOrigin/History
From Germany. Elliott (1865) notes it as "new" at time of writing, suggesting recent introduction to American cultivation at that period. Downing cites the American Pomological Report as a source.
Tree
Thrifty, a good grower. Downing adds that it forms a regular top and is 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.
Flesh/Flavor: Crisp and juicy.
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
December through May (Elliott). A good keeper (both sources).
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
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— 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.)
— 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.