Arkansas Black Apple Tree

Arkansas Black apple originated in Benton county, Arkansas, circa 1870. The fruit has medium size. The skin is very dark red to black. The flesh is yellow, moderately juicy, crisp, firm, and aromatic. The fruit ripens in late October and it stores about four months in cold storage. The tree is moderately vigorous. It is susceptible to scab and fire blight. Because of it resemblance to Winesap, it was thought to be seedling of Winesap. Arkansas Black apple considers a native apple, which grows in the Ozarks of both Arkansas and Missouri. It grows USDA cold hardiness zones 4-8.