Sweet with a slight tart balance and rich overtones. Firm, snow white flesh is very slow to oxidize when exposed to air. 3-inch oblate shaped fruit, 70-85% bronze-red blush over a green-yellow background.
Snow Sweet apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Snow Sweet
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
- 07 Jun 2019 MI, United StatesExcellent apple that produces larges crops every other year..Great tasting apple that I recommend to anyone thinking about planting apple trees.
- 12 Jun 2016 VERMONT, United StatesI am very happy with the Snow Sweet apple. The overall taste and texture is great. My three year old trees on B-118 Root stock produced 35 apples on average. I will be adding 100 more trees next spring.
- 15 Nov 2014 United StatesThe flavor is very good, comparable to Jonagold but not quite as sweet. Texture firm, crisp, juicy. The inside is very white. The only downside is that the skin is a bit tough and/or bitter, though not nearly as much as red delicious. I prefer Jonagolds and Cameos, but this is still a very nice juicy apple; I would never turn it down.
- 20 Oct 2014 United StatesJust discovered this apple at Fairfax City Farmer's Market (VA). Great flavor although a sweeter than my usual favorite (Macoun) which I have not found yet this year. Love that it is slow to brown when cut. I hope this newer variety becomes more widely available.
- 11 Oct 2014 NH, United StatesI got just one on 9 October 2014 from Gould Hill Farm in Hopkinton, NH. Compared to an "average" apple, this is big and very sweet with some contrasting acid and good if not gourmet flavor. I will definitely add this to my "reliables" list while exploring heirlooms.
- 28 Sep 2012 PA, United StatesLOVE this apple; I was amazed at how white the apple stayed after I started to eat. Nice combintation of sweet and tart. I've been eating them but will try baking this weekend
- 24 Sep 2012 United StatesDelish! Me and my kids really agreed that this apple was the best in the orchard.
Tree register
United States
- Arthur Pitt in Finlayson, MN/PINE
- Bcarp001@Yahoo.Com in PINE CITY, MN
- Becky Liegl in Waupaca, WI/WAUPACA
- Bill & Maggie Hein in Faribault, MN MINNESOTA
- Brian Phillips in Saint Johns, MI
- Carolyn Drought in Franksville, WI
- Chris in BATH, MAINE/SAGADAHOC
- Chuck in Worthington, MINNESOTA
- Dale Kopman in Hayti, SD
- David H. Daugherty, Jr. in Rochester, MN,OLMSTED
- Doug Wickert in MADISON, OH
- George R in Fredericktown, PA
- George R in Fredericktown, PA
- Joe & Rachel Bender in ALBION, INDIANA / NOBLE
- Joel Howie in Canton, NEW YORK
- JSchreiber in West Concord, MN
- Kurt in Ladysmith, WI - WISCONSIN
- Lee Peterson in MAPLE GROVE, MN
- Matt in New London, MN
- Mike in ALEXANDRIA, MN
- Phil in Winneconne, WI
- Rob Bryant in Monticello, IN
- Ryan Esparza in Somerset, WI
- Steven Holman in Skandia, MI
- Steven Holman in Skandia, MI
- Trevor Roth in Erhard, MINNESOTA
Spring blossom records for this variety
2019 season
- 11th June 2019 - tree owned by Steven in Skandia, United States
2017 season
- 6th June 2017 - tree owned by Steven in Skandia, United States
2012 season
- 20th April 2012 - tree owned by Chuck in Worthington, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2022 season
- 1st week October 2022 - tree owned by JSchreiber in West Concord, United States
- 1st week October 2022 - tree owned by JSchreiber in West Concord, United States
2016 season
- 4th week September 2016 - tree owned by JSchreiber in West Concord, United States
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Fireside x Sharon
- Originates from: United States
- Introduced: 2006
- Developed by: University of Minnesota
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
- Period of origin: 2000
- Fruit colour: Crimson
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flesh colour: White
- Fruit size: Average
- Fruit shape: Flat-round
- Developer: University of Minnesota
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
- Discoloration of fruit: Slightly oxidising (browns slowly)
- Juice style: Sweeter
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Picking month: October
- Picking period: mid-October
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Organic culture: Suitable
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
- Fire blight: Some resistance
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Snow Sweet apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
SnowSweet apple trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Snow Sweet:
United States
Illinois
- Camp's Orchard, Roseville
- Meadowmoor Orchard, Woodstock
- Okaw Valley Orchard, Sullivan
- Royal Oak Farm and Fruit Orchard, Harvard *** Feature Orchard ***
Indiana
- Harker Family Farms & Orchard, Waldron
Iowa
- Allen's Orchard, Marion
- Applecart Orchard, Vinton
- The Big Apple Orchard, Mount Vernon
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Maine
- Plowshares Community Farm, Gorham
Massachusetts
- Parlee Farms, Tyngsboro
Michigan
- Apple Valley Orchard, Saginaw
- Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill, Saint Johns
- Rennhack Orchards, Hart
- Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery, Grand Rapids
Minnesota
- Cider Flats Apple Orchard, Hinckley
- Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Northfield
- LuceLine Orchard, Watertown
- Maple Hills Orchard, Frazee
- Maple Run Orchard, Finlayson
- Nelson's Apple Farm, Webster
- Red Barn Orchard, Pine River
- Sogn Valley Orchard, Dennison
Montana
New Hampshire
- Lull Farm, Hollis
New York
- Bellinger's Apple Orchard, Fultonville
Ohio
- Johnston Fruit Farms, Swanton
- Ochs Fruit Farm, Lancaster
South Dakota
- Prairie Blush Orchards, Lake Norden
Washington
- Tonnemaker Hill Farm, Royal City
Wisconsin
- Ecker's Apple Farm, Trempealeau
- Maple Ridge Orchard, Cashton
- Nature's Select Orchard, Turtle Lake
- Peck & Bushel Fruit Company, Town of Erin/City of Colgate
- Pleasant View Orchard, Niagara
- Rim's Edge Orchard, Germantown
- Roo's Apple Orchard, Omro
- Rush River Orchard and Bakery, Ellsworth
- Sacia Orchards, Galesville *** Feature Orchard ***
- Sutter's Ridge Orchard, Mt Horeb
Canada
British Columbia
- Dragonfly Farm, Salt Spring Island