Sauta
AppleSauta
Origin/History
This apple is supposed to have originated in White County, Georgia, on the banks of the Sauta River or Creek. It is said to be popular in its locality and also in Mississippi and Alabama, where it is valued particularly for its long-keeping quality—a trait that distinguishes it among the few varieties known to possess this characteristic in those regions.
Tree
Thrifty and moderately vigorous. Branches rather slender and spreading. A regular and moderate bearer annually.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium to large. Oblate, a little oblique; sometimes sides unequal, angular.
Stem: Very short, moderately stout.
Cavity: Medium, dull russet.
Calyx: Closed.
Basin: Rather large, round, quite deep, slightly corrugated.
Skin: Smooth, light yellow or straw color, with a few scattering gray dots.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish yellow, half fine, tender, juicy. Sprightly subacid flavor, good but not high quality.
Core and Seeds: Core small.
Season
February to April (storage period).
Uses
Valued for long-keeping and storage capacity.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
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)Sauta.
This apple is supposed to have originated in White County, Ga., on the banks of the Sauta River or Creek, and is said to be popular in its locality, and also in Mississippi and Alabama, for its long-keeping, where only a few varieties are known possessing this quality. Tree thrifty, moderately vigorous, branches rather slender, spreading, a regular and moderate bearer annually.
Fruit medium to large, oblate, a little oblique, sometimes sides unequal, angular; skin smooth, light yellow or straw color, a few scattering gray dots; stalk very short, moderately stout; cavity medium, dull russet; calyx closed; basin rather large, round, quite deep, slightly corrugated; flesh whitish yellow, half fine, tender, juicy, sprightly subacid, and of good, but not high quality; core small. February, April.