Small sized conic shaped apple. Striped dark red fruit over pale yellow skin. Flesh is yellowish-white and can be slightly red under the skin.
USDA identification images for Yates
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
- 29 Sep 2020 VIRGINIA, United StatesYates is an interesting apple. Crisp with a tangy blood orange flavor to it. Flesh is fairly dry and a greenish white.
Tree register
United States
- Colin in Aiken, SC
- Dan Wombles in New Canton, IL
- Darren Peters in Rock Spring, GEORGIA
- Doreirei in Montevallo, ALABAMA
- Lynnae Boudreau in Blairsville, GA
- Mark Campbell in Centerville, INDIANA
- Mrmackin in Normal, IL
- Ryan in STERLING, NY
Australia
- Hayden in Winslow, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
Growing
- Flowering group: 4
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Yates:
United States
Georgia
- Aaron's Apple House, Ellijay
- B.J. Reece Apple House, Ellijay
- Hillcrest Orchards, Ellijay
- Hillside Orchard Country Store, Lakemont
- Mercier Orchards, Blue Ridge
- R & A Orchards, Ellijay
- Red Apple Barn (Little Bend Orchard), Ellijay
South Carolina
- Blue Haven Orchards, Long Creek
- Bryson's Apple Orchard, Mountain Rest
Australia
Victoria
- Petty's Orchard, Templestowe