Arkansas Black apple tree originated in Benton county, Arkansas, circa 1870. The fruit has medium size. Additionally its skin is very dark red to black and the flesh is yellow. It is 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 resistant to mildew and fireblight. Because of it resemblance to Winesap, it was thought to be a seedling of Winesap. Arkansas Black apple tree is considered a native tree, which grows in the Ozarks of both Arkansas and Missouri. It grows in USDA cold hardiness zones 5-8.
- Flowering Group: 3
- Ploidy: Triploid
- Chill hours: 600
- Hardiness Zones: 5-8
- Disease Resistance
- Scab – Moderately susceptible
- Mildew – Resistant
- Fireblight – Resistant
- Cedar apple rust – Very resistant
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