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| Ok, so I ramped up the title a bit to get some attention, and I mislead since it is really a crabapple, but I really do love it. It is a pink-fleshed red skinned crabapple between 1 and 2 inches long. I have no idea of the variety, but it is the only crabapple I have tasted as an adult that I really enjoy eating fresh, again and again! The light crisp texture is phenomenal, it tastes great, stores well (never goes mealy), and the tree is beautiful and productive left to it's own devices. I wish I had one of my own. |
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- Posted by fabaceae_native (My Page) on Mon, Sep 29, 14 at 23:15
| Here's a pic of part of the tree… Oh, I forgot to mention that it is sweet and very tart, but with no bitterness. I've seen descriptions for a similar crabapple from a few nurseries, but I have no idea if it the same, perhaps Winter Red Flesh Crab? Anyone have a clue? |
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- Posted by milehighgirl CO USDA 5B/Sunset 2B (My Page) on Mon, Sep 29, 14 at 23:16
| fabaceae_native, Where did you get it? I have heard stories from my parents and grandparents about wonderful old apple orchards in New Mexico. The apples were small but truly awesome. They would be traveling along the roads and find little stands selling apples along the roadsides. My dad has wanted to find what kind of apples they were. |
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| >>I wish I had one of my own. Why don't you check out grafting and maybe try your hand at propagating it so you have your own? Grafting can be pretty easy and simple to learn via YouTube. I recommend Steven Hayes' videos. |
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- Posted by Appleseed70 6 MD (My Page) on Tue, Sep 30, 14 at 1:43
| Fabaceae...I certainly have no clue as I know little of crabapples. Is it your tree? I've wanted to grow a crabapple, but have been unsure of their overall value given my small space and need to prioritize. I have an experimental seedling Frankenstein tree that I can test drive varieties on. If you were so inlined, I'd be interested in scion wood for a equitable trade of your naming. I do prefer smaller apples. Let me know...I'm easy to deal with. The tree and apples look fantastic. I'm in Z6 also, but just 2 thousand miles away. |
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