Baldwin Apple
Baldwin apple is a classic variety. This originated in 1780 in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Fedco tree catalog seeds say this was grown in Maine by 1810 or so. By 1850, this apple was the standard, all purpose apple for both commercial orchards and home orchards wherever it was hardy. Baldwin became the most popular variety in the Northeast. In the North.
This variety was the leading apple in Maine until the winter of 1934 when they were killed by the extreme cold. The tree does best in zones four through six. At that point, McIntosh became a replacement.
The Fedco tree catalog says Baldwin is most hardy when grown in well drained uplands and north slopes. The tree was also called woodpecker tree because there were lots of woodpeckers around the site of the original Baldwin tree.
According to Fedco, the original Baldwin tree was first discovered by a surveyor who was working on the Middlesex Canal. This apple was very popular in Boston.
The adaptable, large, upright, spreading, vigorous tree is fruitful and very long lived. This healthy tree is resistant to both pests and diseases. Baldwin apple tends to bear heavily in alternate years.
Baldwin apple blooms early to mid-season. These apples ripen in October and November, and are considered a winter apple. These store well into April or so.
These fruits actually taste better after they have been stored for awhile. A. J. Downing, author of “Fruits and Fruit Trees of America” wrote that Baldwin “stands at the head of all New England apples, and was “first-rate in all respects.”
The color of the somewhat rounded to conic apples can vary according to the exposure. Those growing in sun have red or orange stripes with some russeting as well as russet dots. Those growing in the shade will have a yellow skin.
The white-yellow flesh is hard and fairly crisp and juicy. The thick skin is very firm. This apple has a perfect flavor that combines sub-acid and sweetness with a hint of spice.
Baldwin apples are an excellent, all purpose fruit. These are top quality fruits that make a wonderful pie. They are also wonderful for eating fresh as a dessert apple and also suitable for cooking.
In addition, Baldwin apples make a great hard cider either alone or with other kinds of apples. This makes a premium quality hard cider.
The Fedco tree catalog seeds say this was grown in Maine by 1810 or so. By 1850, this apple was the standard, all purpose apple for both commercial orchards and home orchards wherever it was hardy. Baldwin became the most popular variety in the Northeast. In the North.
This variety was the leading apple in Maine until the winter of 1934 when they were killed by the extreme cold. The tree does best in zones four through six. At that point, McIntosh became a replacement.
The Fedco tree catalog says Baldwin is most hardy when grown in well drained uplands and north slopes. The tree was also called woodpecker tree because there were lots of woodpeckers around the site of the original Baldwin tree.
According to Fedco, the original Baldwin tree was first discovered by a surveyor who was working on the Middlesex Canal. This apple was very popular in Boston.
The adaptable, large, upright, spreading, vigorous tree is fruitful and very long lived. This healthy tree is resistant to both pests and diseases. Baldwin apple tends to bear heavily in alternate years.
Baldwin apple blooms early to mid-season. These apples ripen in October and November, and are considered a winter apple. These store well into April or so.
These fruits actually taste better after they have been stored for awhile. A. J. Downing, author of “Fruits and Fruit Trees of America” wrote that Baldwin “stands at the head of all New England apples, and was “first-rate in all respects.”
The color of the somewhat rounded to conic apples can vary according to the exposure. Those growing in sun have red or orange stripes with some russeting as well as russet dots. Those growing in the shade will have a yellow skin.
The white-yellow flesh is hard and fairly crisp and juicy. The thick skin is very firm. This apple has a perfect flavor that combines sub-acid and sweetness with a hint of spice.
Baldwin apples are an excellent, all purpose fruit. These are top quality fruits that make a wonderful pie. They are also wonderful for eating fresh as a dessert apple and also suitable for cooking.
In addition, Baldwin apples make a great hard cider either alone or with other kinds of apples. This makes a premium quality hard cider.
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