Accession

New Portland, ME [Somerset County]

Synonyms

Gray Apple, Grise, Leather Apple of Turic, Pomme de Cuir, Pomme Gree, Pomme Gris d'Or, Pomme Gris

Origin

Europe; possibly 1600s

Season

Fall- Winter

Uses

Fresh eating/dessert

Distinctive Features

oblate, gold-brown russet often streaked with reddish brown, large cavity

Resembles

Golden Russet, English Russet, Hunt Russet, Bullock

Status of Name

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DNA Information

One parent is Api