Red Astrachan
Crab Apple
Red Astrachan
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Classified as one of the very largest sized of the old varieties. Fruit medium to large, roundish conical.
Skin: Bright rich clear red, with a fine light bloom.
Calyx: With long segments, prominent.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, crisp, juicy, sharp, brisk acid, tender.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
September.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
- Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900) — listed as ASTRACHAN
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)ASTRACHAN.
This is one of the very largest sized of the old varieties.
Fruit medium to large, roundish conical, bright rich clear red, with a fine light bloom. Calyx with long segments, prominent. Flesh whitish, crisp, juicy, sharp, brisk acid, tender. September.