Marshall Red
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Marshall Red
Origin/History
A cross between Yellow Bellflower and Red June, according to John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903).
Tree
Good bearer. Does well in the West. Other characteristics not described in source.
Fruit
- Size: Large
- Form: Oblong ovate
- Skin: Bright red all over
- Flavor: Acid
Cavity, calyx, basin, stem, flesh texture, dots, seeds, and core not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)Marshall Red. Large, oblong ovate; bright red all over; acid, good bearer; a cross between Yellow Bellflower and Red June. Does well in the West.
Marshall's Red Marshall's Red of California Marshall's Seedling