The tree has a habit of developing a split to three main trunks about 1 to 3 ft from the ground and is easy to recognize, reaching a height of 15 to 18 feet. The variety had almost died out in favor of more modern apples. But the Tull is usually grown on its own roots and has almost blemish free apples without any spraying. It is very tart and is usually picked green about 2 weeks before it ripens; mid August for central Arkansas. There is no better apple pie than that made with firm, tart Tull apples. When ripe it turns a light yellow with some reddish streaks.

I talked my friend into giving me one today for a photo. then I ate it. Does anyone know this apple by a different name? The no spray Tull Apple .....

"Originated before 1868 on the farm of Abram Tull, Grant County, Arkansas. Root sprouts were dug from the original tree, and several small orchards were established by neighbors. Apples were sold from these orchards for years in Little Rock before the trees were grafted adn sold by nurseries. The Tull is healthy, well adapted to southern growing conditions, blooms late and carries its foilage late into the fall. THe fruit hangs well on the tree, often into November, and is free from rot.

Fruit medium to above, roundish, flattened on the ends, skin greenish with red striped becoming mostly red when ripe, resembling Ralls Janet; dots numerous, white; stem medium length in a greenish cavity; calyx closed; basin gradually sloped; flesh yellow, firm, juicy crisp, subacid. Ripe October-March. Catalog listings; AL, TN, AR (1898-1920)

I'd like to get scionwood to propagate it and save it, and Lee will probably want some to for the Heritage orchard in North Carolina.

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