Moore's Extra
AppleMoore's Extra
Origin/History
Origin, Ohio. Tree vigorous, not an early but a good bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium to large, roundish, slightly conical, flattened at base.
Color and Surface Yellow, shaded, splashed, and striped with light and dark red. Large light dots.
Stalk Short, small.
Cavity Narrow, deep.
Calyx Open. Segments short, erect, separated.
Basin Large, deep, irregular.
Flesh and Flavor Yellow, fine-grained, juicy, tender, mild subacid.
Core Small.
Quality Very good.
Season December to March.
Tree
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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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Moore's Extra. Origin, Ohio. Tree vigorous, not an early but a good bearer. Fruit medium to large, roundish, slightly conical, flattened at base. Color yellow, shaded, sj dashed, and striped with light and dark red, large light dots. Stalk short, small. Cavity narrow, deep. Calyx open. Segments short, erect, separated. Basin large, deep, irregular. Flesh yellow, fine-grained, juicy, tender, mild subacid. Core small. Very good. December, March.