Black Oxford
Accession
Palermo, ME [Waldo County]
Synonyms
Black Apple (of Maine), Fourth of July Apple, Gates, Oxford Black, Oxford Pearmain, Rock Apple
Origin
Paris (Plantation Number Four), Maine; about 1790
Season
Best December- January
Uses
Storage, All purpose
Distinctive Features
dark purple almost black. Pinkish russet in cavity. Round, very late ripening
Resembles
Arkansas Black, Harmon, Blue Pearmain, Jersey Black, King David
Status of Name
Verified Visually by Experts and DNA confirmed
DNA Information
Tested 2020; confirmed correct; parents are Hunt Russet and Blue Pearmain
