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Scarlet Crofton

Apple

Scarlet Crofton

Origin & History
An Irish apple, also known as the Red Crofton. Described by Lindley.

Fruit
Medium size, oblate form. Skin yellowish russet with red coloring in the sun-exposed areas.

Flesh firm, crisp, rich, and sugary.

Season & Use
Matures October through December.


NOTE: This source provides limited detail. The description does not include tree characteristics, specific measurements (diameter, weight), detailed cavity and calyx structure, flesh color, core/seed cavity details, or growth habit of the tree. Additional period sources on this variety would help establish more comprehensive identification features.

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Described in 1 period pomological work

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Scarlet Crofton. Red Crofton. An Irish Apple. Fruit medium, oblate, yellowish russet, red in the sun. Flesh firm, crisp, rich, sugary. October, December. (Lindley.)

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Crofton Ecarlate Crofton Scarlet Red Crofton