Nantahalee
AppleNantahalee
Origin and History
Originated in Macon County, Alabama. Also known as Maiden's Bosom.
Tree
A rapid grower with a rather straggling, drooping habit. Young shoots dull grayish reddish brown.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, broad oblate conic, often contracted near the apex, ribbed.
Color and Surface: Pale yellowish green, sprinkled with a few gray dots.
Stem: Medium length.
Cavity: Large, uneven.
Calyx: Closed. Segments rather long, a little recurved.
Basin: Small, corrugated.
Flesh and Flavor: White, tender, juicy, sprightly acid. Quality: Good.
Core and Seeds: Large core.
Season
July, August.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and 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)Nantahalee.
Maiden's Bosom.
Originated in Macon Co., Ala. Tree a rapid grower, of rather a straggling, drooping habit. Young shoots dull grayish reddish brown.
Fruit medium, broad oblate conic, often contracted near the apex, ribbed, pale yellowish green, sprinkled with a few gray dots. Stalk medium. Cavity large, uneven. Calyx closed. Segments rather long, a little recurved. Basin small, corrugated. Flesh white, tender, juicy, sprightly acid. Good. Core large. July, August.