Mammoth Grimes Golden

Origin and History

Originated with the late R. H. Stilwell, Grayson County, Illinois. A seedling of the Grimes Golden apple.

Fruit Description

Size and Form: Large; approximately one inch larger than its parent, the Grimes Golden.

Color and Appearance: Yellow.

Quality: Good quality. The variety equals its parent (Grimes Golden) in flavor and desirability despite its larger size.

Tree Characteristics

Bears less prolifically than the Grimes Golden, from which it was derived.

Season and Storage

A late winter apple with keeping quality equivalent to the Ben Davis — indicating strong storage capacity and extended season.

Geographic Adaptation and Use

Recommended for the Central and Southern States.

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Note: This source provides limited detail beyond size distinction and parentage. For more comprehensive identification information (specific measurements, skin texture, flesh description, flavor profile, tree growth habit, and core characteristics), additional period sources would be needed to create a complete pomological profile.