Yellow June

Origin/History

Yellow June is of unknown Southern origin. It was also known historically as White June, as listed by Downing.

Tree

Tree vigorous and upright in growth habit, an abundant bearer. Young wood light reddish brown, slightly downy; buds very small. (Young wood and bud details from Downing; tree habit confirmed by Budd & Hansen.)

Fruit

Size

Below medium, according to Downing and Budd & Hansen. Lowther's Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture records it as medium.

Form

Roundish oblate. (All sources agree.)

Stem

Long and slender.

Cavity

Slightly russeted.

Calyx

Not described in source.

Basin

Not described in source.

Skin

Pale yellow, thickly sprinkled with many green and brown dots, according to Downing and Budd & Hansen. Lowther records the color as yellow-red, which conflicts with the pale yellow described by the other two sources.

Flesh and Flavor

Flesh white, tender, juicy, brisk, and sprightly subacid. Quality: good.

Core and Seeds

Core small.

Season

June and July in the South; August at the North. Lowther classifies the season broadly as summer, and notes the variety as reported in more than one central division, with a northern division rating of "i"; the southern division entry is blank.

Uses

Family use (Lowther).

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Lowther's entry carries the variety number (34) and regional distribution notations: northern division "i," central division recorded as appearing in more than one division, southern division blank. These appear to be recommendation or trial-record codes from the Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture's regional classification system.