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Tuscaloosa Sweet

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Tuscaloosa Sweet

Origin/History Supposed a native of Kentucky.

Tree Moderately vigorous, upright, spreading.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large to very large, oblate, slightly ribbed.

Skin and Surface: Yellowish green, becoming deep yellow in the sun. Small white suffused specks surrounded with crimson red.

Stem (Stalk): Medium.

Cavity: Broad and russeted.

Calyx: Small, closed.

Basin: Not described in source.

Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish white, crisp, tender, brisk, sparkling, sweet.

Core and Seeds: Medium, compact.

Season October to December.

Uses Not described in source.

Quality Very good.

Other Not described in source.


Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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Tuscaloosa Sweet.

Supposed a native of Kentucky. Tree moderately vigorous, upright, spreading.

Fruit large to very large, oblate, slightly ribbed, yellowish green, becoming deep yellow in the sun, small white suffused specks surrounded with crimson red. Stalk medium. Cavity broad and russeted. Calyx small, closed. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, tender, brisk, sparkling, sweet. Core medium, compact. Very good. October, December.

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)