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Black Oxford apple

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Black Oxford
Round deep purple fruit with a black bloom.

Black Oxford apple identification images

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USDA identification images for Black Oxford

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Black Oxford
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Black Oxford

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Visitor reviews

  • 14 Oct 2024 
    Very hard apple, the flesh is a bit sweet, the skin I thick and mild
  • 28 Oct 2011  PA, United States
    A good friend from MA gave me one from her tree. Wonderful flavor - more intense, both sweet and tart vs. Winesap (which I greatly admire) is about all I can say. Wish I knew where to get some in PA.
  • 16 Oct 2011  NJ, United States
    Very crisp. Slightly tart with a strong cider-like flavor.

Tree register

United States

Portugal

Canada

  • AV in South Eastern New Brunswick, NEW BRUNSWICK
  • Bill O'Keefe in Dobbinton, ONTARIO

Spring blossom records for this variety

2020 season

  • April  2020  - tree owned by Rebecca in Lafayette, United States

2016 season

  • 2nd June  2016  - tree owned by B. in Searsmont, United States

2015 season

  • May  2015  - tree owned by Michelle in Kenai Peninsula, United States

2014 season

  • 4th May  2014  - tree owned by Jeff in Reading, United States
  • May  2014  - tree owned by Michelle in Kenai Peninsula, United States

2012 season

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Harvest records for this variety

2019 season

  • 3rd week November  2019  - tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States

2018 season

  • 2nd week November  2018  - tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States

2016 season

  • 2nd week November  2016  - tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States
  • 2nd week September  2016  - tree owned by B. in Searsmont, United States

2015 season

  • November  2015  - tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States
  • 1st week October  2015  - tree owned by Michelle in Kenai Peninsula, United States

2014 season

  • October  2014  - tree owned by Michelle in Kenai Peninsula, United States

2011 season

  • 3rd week October  2011  - tree owned by veggiesintc@gmail.com in Empire, United States
  • 1st week October  2011  - tree owned by Dan in Freeport, United States

Origins

  • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
  • Originates from: Maine, United States
  • Introduced: 1860s

Identification

  • Country of origin: United States
  • Period of origin: 1750 - 1799
  • Fruit colour: Crimson
  • Flower colour: White
  • Leaf colour: Green
  • Popularity: Rarely grown
  • Annual cycle: Deciduous

Using

  • Picking season: Late
  • Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
  • Flavour quality: Very good
  • Flavour style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
  • Cropping: Light
  • Food uses: Eating fresh
  • Food uses: Culinary
  • Food uses: Juice
  • Picking period: early October
  • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

Growing

  • Gardening skill: Average
  • Flowering group: 4
  • Pollinating others: Average
  • Ploidy: Diploid
  • Vigour: Average vigour
  • Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
  • Attractive features: Attractive fruit
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

Climate

  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 3 (-40C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 6 (-23C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 7 (-18C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 8 (-12C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 9 (-7C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 10 (-1C)
  • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
  • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
  • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
  • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)

Other qualities

  • Disease resistance: Good

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Black Oxford apple trees for sale:


Where to buy fresh fruit

The following orchards grow Black Oxford:

United States




References


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