Queen of the Valley
AppleQueen of the Valley
Origin/History
Origin unknown. The variety was received from Connecticut.
Tree
Vigorous, upright spreading habit. Young shoots brownish, slightly grayish.
Fruit
Size and Form: Rather large, roundish conical.
Stem: Short stalk.
Skin: Yellow, mostly shaded, striped, and splashed with rich red. Many whitish dots.
Calyx: Closed.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, juicy, tender, pleasant subacid. Quality: Good to very good.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November, December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
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)Queen of the Valley.
Origin unknown. Received from Connecticut. Tree vigorous, upright spreading. Young shoots brownish, slightly grayish.
Fruit rather large, roundish conical, yellow, mostly shaded, striped, and splashed with rich red, many whitish dots. Stalk short. Calyx closed. Flesh whitish, juicy, tender, pleasant subacid. Good to very good. November, December.