Pine Stump
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
PINE STUMP
Origin and History
Originated in Granville county, North Carolina.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
- Size: Hardly medium in size.
- Form: Not described in source.
- Skin: Dull red.
- Cavity: Not described in source.
- Calyx: Not described in source.
- Basin: Not described in source.
- Stem: Not described in source.
- Flesh and Flavor: In its region of origin, described as fine flavor and good quality.
- Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
As fruited at the New York Station: November to February. In its native region of Granville county, North Carolina: middle of September to early winter.
Uses
Described as a very showy fruit and an excellent market apple in its native region.
Adaptability
Does not appear to be adapted to New York conditions and is not recommended for planting in that state.
Source References:
- Berckmans, American Pomological Society Report, 1891:160.
- Lyon, Michigan Station Bulletin 143:201, 1897.
- Massey, North Carolina Station Bulletin 149:318, 1898.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
View original book sources (1)
— S.A. Beach, The Apples of New York, Vol. 1 (1905)PINE STUMP.
REFERENCES. 1. Berckmans, Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt., 1891:160. 2. Lyon, Mich. Sta. Bul., 143:201. 1897. 3. Massey, N. C. Sta. Bul., 149:318. 1898.
As fruited at this Station this is a dull red apple hardly medium in size. It is in season from November to February. It originated in Granville county, North Carolina. In that region it is in season from the middle of September to early winter and it is said to be a very showy fruit and an excellent market apple of fine flavor and good quality (1, 3). It does not appear to be adapted to New York conditions and is not recommended for planting in this state.