Sillix
AppleSillix
Origin/History
Originated on the farm of Thomas Sillix, Manallen Township, Pennsylvania.
Tree
Moderately vigorous, upright, somewhat spreading. Not an early bearer, but very productive in alternate years when the tree has attained some age.
Fruit
Size and Form: Below medium, roundish, regular.
Skin: Pale yellow, shaded with light and dark rich red over half or more of the surface, obscurely splashed and striped, and covered with numerous small light and gray dots.
Stem: Short, small.
Cavity: Small, smooth.
Calyx: Half closed.
Basin: Medium, slightly corrugated.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellow, fine, compact, moderately juicy, mild subacid, almost sweet, quite rich. Quality: very good.
Core: Small.
Season
December to March.
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)Sillix.
Originated on the farm of Thomas Sillix, Manallen Township, Pa. Tree moderately vigorous, upright, somewhat spreading, not an early bearer, but very productive alternate years when the tree has attained some age.
Fruit below medium, roundish, regular; skin pale yellow, shaded with light and dark rich red over half or more of the surface, obscurely splashed and striped, and covered with numerous small light and gray dots; stalk short, small; cavity small, smooth; calyx half closed; basin medium, slightly corrugated; flesh yellow, fine, compact, moderately juicy, mild subacid, almost sweet, quite rich; very good; core small. December, March.