High quality eating apple. Almost solidly bright red. Tender, crisp, juicy flesh. Very sweet and piquant flavor.
USDA identification images for Orenco
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.
Visitor reviews
- 06 Jun 2012 United StatesWe used to pick Orenco apples at an orchard in Sherwood, OR. They are still the best apples I've ever tasted. They are very sweet, crisp and juicy.
Tree register
United States
- Gina Colver in EPHRATA, WASHINGTON
- Glenn Grossman in Vancouver, WASHINGTON
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Oregon, United States
- Introduced: 1840s
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1952-116
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Orenco:
United States
Iowa
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Canada
British Columbia
- Apple Luscious Organic Orchards, Salt Spring Island
- Salt Spring Apple Company, Salt Spring Island