Malus domestica ‘Green Desert Apple’
Probably a variety raised at Camden Park. Described as no name (‘Green Apple’) in Macarthur’s Notebook no.9. March-May. ‘Great. Good for dessert only, has [undeciphered words] spicy flavour, not very juicy and sometimes becomes mealy. [Notebook no.9, MP A2948]. It was also briefly described in a gardening diary: ‘No name. March-May. Great bearer. For dessert only, very highly flavoured but without acid.’ [Diary B, 1862, MP A2951].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Apple no.15/1843]. Dessert apple (No. 15) was sold to James Graham of Melbourne on 30th June 1845, but no description is given. A large number of these apples were sold to other customers in Victoria and South Australia.
Notes
Published Apr 15, 2010 - 03:28 PM | Last updated Jul 25, 2011 - 04:52 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably Camden Park |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Apple, Dessert apple |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Desert Apple (fine, no name)
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| Confidence level | low |