This is the original Delicious, the one that earned the name. This genuine original strain of the world's most widely grown apple has never been improved on as far as eating quality is concerned, superior to all spur types.
USDA identification images for Hawkeye Delicious
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
- Alison Loy in Burtchville, MICHIGAN / ST. CLAIR
- Amanda Emily in Colville, STEVENS, WA
- Axel Kratel in Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA
- Barbara Burrill in Seattle, WA / KING
- Bcarp001@Yahoo.Com in PINE CITY, MN
- Chris in Kennewick, WA
- g Joseph Jordan in WEST CHESTER, PA
- Gina Colver in EPHRATA, WASHINGTON
- Jerry Hudgins in Point Reyes Station, CALIFORNIA
- Jim Nelson in Crivitz, WI
- Joan Ritzenthaler in Seattle, WA
- Joan Ritzenthaler in Seattle, WA
- Michael Laurance in Winston, OREGON
- Paul Gerrish in Newbury, MA
- Rick Simoniello in Storrs / Mansfield, CT
- Roger Miller in Madison Heights, VA
- Wade in Omaha, NE
Canada
- Erik Nordenson in Cobourg, ONTARIO
- Stella Hiemstra in INVERARY, ONTARIO
Spring blossom records for this variety
2019 season
- 24th May 2019 - tree owned by Jim in Crivitz, United States
2012 season
- 28th April 2012 - tree owned by Barbara in Seattle, United States
2011 season
- 8th May 2011 - tree owned by Barbara in Seattle, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2023 season
- 1st week October 2023 - tree owned by Jim in Crivitz, United States
2022 season
- 3rd week September 2022 - tree owned by Jim in Crivitz, United States
- 3rd week September 2022 - tree owned by Jim in Crivitz, United States
2021 season
- 3rd week September 2021 - tree owned by Jim in Crivitz, United States
2020 season
- 2nd week September 2020 - tree owned by Jim in Crivitz, United States
2019 season
- 3rd week September 2019 - tree owned by Jim in Crivitz, United States
2015 season
- October 2015 - tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States
2011 season
- 3rd week October 2011 - tree owned by Barbara in Seattle, United States
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: United States
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Hawkeye Delicious:
United States
Iowa
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Washington
- Piper's Orchard, Seattle