Oskaloosa
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Oskaloosa
Origin/History Origin unknown. Also called Jack Apple.
Tree Moderate grower, forming a handsome head. Early but not abundant bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, round, somewhat flattened.
Skin: Yellow.
Flesh and Flavor: Juicy, mild subacid.
Season November.
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
USDA Nomenclature (1905)
From W.H. Ragan, Nomenclature of the Apple, USDA Bulletin No. 56
From Gardener's Monthly.
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)OSKALOOSA. Jack Apple. Origin unknown. Tree a moderate grower, forming a handsome head, an early but not an abundant bearer. Fruit medium, round, somewhat flattened, yellow. Flesh juicy, mild subacid. November. (Gard. Month.)