Apple 'Summer Rose'

Very chrisp and crunchy, with a very good, not overly sweet flavor.

Also known as: Glass Apple, Lippincott, Woolman’s Striped Harvest.

Summer Rose is a very high quality, early season appl...Read Moree originating in New Jersey in the early 1800's. It compares favorably with other better- known early apples such as Red Astrachan and Yellow Transparent. It is a late bloomer and escapes most late spring frosts. Summer Rose is an attractive fruit with smooth, waxy, yellow skin blushed with red streaks and blotches. The fine-grained white flesh is tender, crisp, and juicy. Ripens June to July and does not store well.