Large fruit with red flush over green skin. Flesh crisp and juicy with good subacid flavor.
USDA identification images for Pettingill
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
- 30 Sep 2014 CALIFORNIA, United StatesA neighbor brought us a small sack of these harvested apples. They are the best I've ever tasted; crisp, juicy, nice balance between tart and sweet. Sweeter than a Granny Smith but still with a little tartness.
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Long Beach, CA, United States
- Introduced: 1949
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Where to buy fresh fruit
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