Nix Green

Apple

Nix Green

Origin/History

Originated in Habersham County, Georgia. The name Queen Apple has been applied to this variety, but erroneously.

Tree

A profuse bearer. Other characteristics not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, oblate-roundish.

Stem: Short.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Small, closed.

Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Greenish yellow, with many light dots.

Flesh/Flavor: White, firm, tender, pleasant subacid. Rated Good.

Core/Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

November to February (Downing). Thomas characterizes it as early winter, consistent with Downing's range.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 2 period pomological works

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Nix Green. Queen Apple, erroneously. Origin, Habersham Co., Ga. Tree profuse bearer. Fruit medium, oblate roundish, greenish yellow, with many light dots. Stalk short. Calyx small, closed. Flesh white, firm, tender, pleasant subacid. Good. November, February.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Nix Green. Medium, oblate, greenish-yellow; sub-acid, good. Early winter. Ga.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

Carolina Winter Queen Apple