Wheeler's Russet
AppleWheeler's Russet
Origin/History
An apple originated in Gloucester, England. Described by Lindley.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium
Form: Roundish oblate
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Yellowish; gray russet brown in the sun; darker russety specks present.
Flesh/Flavor: Firm, greenish white. Brisk, saccharine flavor.
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November to March.
Uses
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)Wheeler's Russet. An Apple originated in Gloucester, England, and described by Lindley, as: Fruit medium, roundish oblate, yellowish, gray russet brown in the sun, and darker russety specks. Flesh firm, greenish white, brisk, saccharine. November to March.