Trumbull Sweet

Origin/History

Originated in the orchard of Aaron Fenton, Trumbull County, Ohio (Downing). All sources agree on the Trumbull County, Ohio origin.

Tree

Tree vigorous, spreading, healthy grower, productive, and an early bearer (Warder, Downing). Downing describes it as "a healthy, spreading, vigorous grower, an early and good bearer." Warder notes its productiveness "makes it valuable for stock-feeding."

Fruit

Size: Above medium (Warder, Elliott) to rather large (Thomas). Downing describes it as medium.

Form: Roundish oblate or roundish flattened (Downing, Elliott, Thomas). Warder describes it as regular, flat.

Skin: Very smooth, pale yellow or white, resembling ivory (Warder). Downing describes it as whitish yellow, with a blush in the sun, and a few brown and indistinct green or gray dots. Elliott describes it as pale yellow with slight blush and red spots. Thomas simply says yellow. Warder notes dots scattering, minute.

Stem: Rather short and slender (Downing). Short (Warder, Elliott).

Cavity: Deep (Warder, Elliott). Broad, uneven (Downing).

Calyx: Closed (Downing). Large (Elliott). Warder describes the eye as large, rather open — conflicting with Downing's "closed."

Basin: Deep, regular (Warder). Deep (Elliott). Not described by Downing or Thomas.

Flesh: White, fine grained, breaking, juicy (Warder). White, juicy, tender, mild, sweet (Downing). White, tender, juicy, sweet (Elliott).

Flavor: Very sweet (Warder). Mild, sweet (Downing). Sweet (Elliott, Thomas).

Quality: Very good (Warder, Downing, Elliott). Good (Thomas).

Core: Closed, seeds numerous, plump (Warder). Rather large (Downing).

Season

September and October (Warder, Downing). September to November (Elliott). Autumn (Thomas). Warder notes its season makes it "less esteemed" despite its beauty.

Uses

Baking and stock-feeding (Warder). Warder specifically notes that its productiveness makes it valuable for stock-feeding.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Warder describes the fruit's beauty, noting its surface resembles ivory, but observes it is "less esteemed on account of its season." Warder characterizes it as "another fine white sweet apple."