When I first saw this apple tree (about 6'tall) we were a little ways away from it, and I was sure I was looking at a tree with the most perfect, large plumbs I'd ever seen. As we came closer I realized they were beautiful, dark red (almost purple) apples. The homeowner didn't know the variety, but attested to the fact they were 'delicious'!

After some searching, this is the closest I came to what I think they might be:

The Arkansas Black Apple is a historic heirloom apple variety known for its striking deep red-to-nearly-black skin and exceptional storage potential.

Overview & History

• Origin: Discovered in Benton County, Arkansas, in the mid-1800s (originating around 1870
in John Braithwaite's orchard).
• Appearance: Medium-sized, round-to-flattened shape with a very thick, waxy skin that darkens from a deep crimson to a near-black burgundy as it matures and sits in storage.
• Texture & Taste: When freshly picked in late autumn (October–November), the yellowish flesh is exceptionally dense, crisp, hard, and quite tart or sharp. ~ various internet sites


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