McKim's Vandervere
AppleMcKim's Vandervere
Origin/History
Originated on the grounds of Robert McKim, Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Tree
Vigorous, upright growth habit.
Fruit
Form and Size: Medium, roundish oblate.
Skin: Deep yellow, splashed, striped, and mottled with shades of red. Light and brown dots distributed over the surface.
Flesh: White, tender, not very juicy. Acid flavor.
Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Stem: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
September to November.
Uses
Quality rated as Good.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)McKim's Vandervere. Origin, on the grounds of Robert McKim, Centre Co., Pa. Tree vigorous, upright. Fruit medium, roundish oblate, deep yellow, splashed, striped, and mottled with shades of red, light and brown dots. Flesh white, tender, not very juicy, acid. Good. September, November.