White Spice

Origin and History

First documented in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Catalogued by the American Pomological Society.

Fruit Characteristics

Size and Form: Large, roundish oblate.

Flesh: Subacid; quality described as good.

Season

September.

Note: This entry is based on a brief historical record from Downing's 1900 compilation. The source does not provide details on tree characteristics, fruit skin appearance, cavity and calyx structure, core and seed characteristics, or extended storage behavior. Identification of White Spice should be corroborated with additional period sources or living trees if available.