One of a group of antique American apples known as 'Limbertwigs', most of which are good keepers and useful for culinary purposes, often with an aromatic or spicy flavor.
USDA identification images for Brushy Mountain Limbertwig
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Tree register
United States
- Axel Kratel in Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA
- J.P.Curry in Sturgeon, MO
- Jerry Hudgins in Point Reyes Station, CALIFORNIA
- Mark Bartel in HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
- Roger Miller in Madison Heights, VA
- Russell Johnson in Philadelphia, TENNESSEE
- William & Deborah Seale in Washington, IA
Spring blossom records for this variety
2020 season
- 15th April 2020 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2019 season
- 22nd April 2019 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2018 season
- 21st April 2018 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2017 season
- 17th April 2017 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2019 season
- 1st week November 2019 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2018 season
- 3rd week November 2018 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2017 season
- 1st week October 2017 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2015 season
- October 2015 - tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: United States
- Introduced: 19th century
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Growing
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Brushy Mountain Limbertwig:
United States
Maine
- Tiny Orchards, Saco