Tydeman's Red†
AppleTydeman's Red†
Origin / History
Tydeman's Red† is a seedling of McIntosh x Worcester Pearmain. It was introduced in 1945 by breeders in England. In Oregon, it ripens just after Gravenstein, usually about August 25. The variety is described in Quentin B. Zielinski, Apple Varieties for Oregon (1964).
Tree
Young trees bear the fruit mostly on terminals. The growth habit is upright, which is undesirable in this variety. Scoring or girdling induces earlier fruiting and retards the vigorous growth.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Not described in source.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Very firm and highly colored.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: The flesh is firm, white, and crisp. The flavor is distinctive and pleasant. The fruit is of good quality.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Fruit ripens in Oregon just after Gravenstein, usually about August 25.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— Quentin B. Zielinski, Apple Varieties for Oregon (1964)Tydeman's Red†
This is a seedling of McIntosh x Worcester Pearmain, introduced in 1945 by breeders in England. In Oregon it ripens just after Gravenstein, usually about August 25. It is a very firm, highly-colored, medium size apple of good quality, with a distinctive pleasant flavor. The flesh is firm, white, and crisp. Young trees bear the fruit mostly on terminals. The upright growth habit of this variety is undesirable. Scoring or girdling will induce earlier fruiting and retard the vigorous growth.