Pinwheel Apple

scionwood
This is a twig for grafting. Fall. Sandy River Orchard, Mercer, ME. The origins of this apple are a mystery. Grafted by the late Francis Fenton and labeled “Fall Pippin,” but the medium-sized oblate distinctly ribbed yellow fruit does not match that variety—for years we thought it might be Calville Blanc. DNA profiling disproved that theory, revealing a unique unknown.

Rather tart and good for cooking, but pretty good for fresh eating as well, similar to Calville. The name Pinwheel was chosen as the winner in a naming contest at Maine Apple Camp 2022 and aptly describes the unusual shape. Part of the Maine Heritage Orchard collection. Blooms midseason. Z4.

ships in early spring

7885 Pinwheel

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