Black Twig Apple Scion

$6.50

One 8 inch piece of scion wood, ranging from 1/8″-3/8″ in diameter.

10 in stock

Description

Black Twig is an American heirloom apple, discovered as a seedling in Tennessee 1830. Tennesee’s state apple and reportedly to be Andrew Jackson’s favorite apple.

The apple is red firm, tart and tannic. If allowed to age, sweetness and acidity balance out a bit more. Great for cider, baking, and eating. Tannic type juice. This apple tends to be tart and of unparalleled fresh eating quality.

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Fresh Eating

AKA: Tennessee Black Twig, Thorpe’s Black Twig

Harvest Period: Late

Low Chill: Yes

Bloom Period: Late

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Ploidy: Diploid

Origin Date: 1830’s

Storage: 1-2 months

Disease Resistance: Good to Excellent

Additional information

Dimensions 8-10 in

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