Apples · USDA pomological watercolour
Arkansas Black Apple
Arkansas Black originated in Arkansas in the 1870s. Its skin is so deep red it appears nearly black, over hard, dense, crisp flesh that is sharply tart when picked and mellows over months of storage. Renowned as an exceptional keeper, it was historically held well into winter and spring.
| Cultivar | Arkansas Black |
|---|---|
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Common fruit | Apple |
| Painted | 1840–1875 |
| Artist(s) | Passmore, Deborah Griscom, Schutt, Ellen Isham, Steadman, Royal Charles b., Newton, Amanda Almira |
| Specimen origin | Arkansas, Washington, Fayetteville; Iowa, Pottawattamie, Council Bluffs; Ohio; Virginia, Arlington |
| Collection | USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection |
| Plates | 6 |
All 6 plates
Public domain via the U.S. National Agricultural Library. Plate ids: POM00000979, POM00000980, POM00000981, POM00000982, POM00001554, POM00001619.
