Pownal Spitzenberg

Apple

Origin and History

From Pownal, Vermont. Noted as worthy of more attention.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Above medium

Form: Roundish oblong

Skin: Yellow; striped and overspread with red in the sun; large russet specks

Flesh: Yellowish, crisp, a little coarse

Flavor: Good

Season

December to February

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)

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Pownal Spitzenberg.

From Pownal, Vermont. Worthy more attention. Fruit, above medium, roundish oblong; yellow, striped and overspread with red in sun, large russet specks; flesh, yellowish, crisp, a little coarse; "good." December to February.

— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)