Maxey

Origin/History

Maxey originated in Kentucky. The variety was received from A. L. Woodson of Hart County, Kentucky, who provided the original description of the tree and fruit. It is a long keeper, holding well into late spring and early summer.

Tree

Described by A. L. Woodson as a good grower, an annual but not early bearer, producing fair, even-sized fruit. Not otherwise described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form

Fruit above medium (described as "full medium" by Thomas). Shape is roundish, approaching conical.

Stem

Stalk medium length and medium size.

Cavity

Regular, round, and smooth, lightly russeted.

Calyx

Large and open, with divided recurved segments.

Basin

Shallow, broad, and regular.

Skin

Ground color light greenish, with broken red stripes and splashes of pinkish red running from the stem end. Surface features include light dots and indistinct dark specks.

Flesh and Flavor

Flesh whitish, not very juicy or tender, subacid. Flavor rated Good. Thomas describes the flesh as rather dry and subacid, good.

Core and Seeds

Core small. Seeds not described in source.

Season

Ripens in winter; keeps well into May, June, and July. Thomas lists it as a winter variety and a long keeper.

Uses

Suitable for both kitchen and market use (Lowther). Downing notes the fruit keeps well into May and June, indicating strong storage value.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

The 1914 Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture (Lowther) lists this variety under the spelling "Maxy" with size medium, form "re" (likely roundish), quality good, use both kitchen and market, and season winter.