Sauta
AppleSAUTA APPLE
Origin and 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 characteristic that few varieties in these regions possess.
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 the sides are unequal and angular.
Skin: Smooth, light yellow or straw color, with a few scattering gray dots.
Stem: Very short and moderately stout.
Cavity: Medium depth, dull russet.
Calyx: Closed.
Basin: Rather large, round, quite deep, and slightly corrugated.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish yellow, half fine, tender, juicy. Sprightly subacid. Quality is good, but not high.
Core: Small.
Season February to April (reflects its valued long-keeping capacity).
Uses Prized for its exceptional storage capability.
Subtypes and Variants Not described in source.
Other Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 2 catalogs (1901–1913) from Illinois
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1901
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1913
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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.