Wolf River (apple)

'Wolf River' apple
Genus Malus
Species Malus domestica
Hybrid parentage Chance seedling
Cultivar 'Wolf River'
Origin  USA, pre-1875
Not to be confused with wolf apple.

Wolf River is an American cultivar of domesticated apple, which originates from the shores of the Wolf River of Wisconsin, in the United States of America, known since 1875.[1] Tree is exceptionally frost hardy and generally disease resistant. Fruit is large[2] commonly weighing over a pound[3][4] and fairly sweet, red blushed over yellow. Uses primarily for cooking, keeps shape in cooking, keeps good in storage, late harvest.[2] [3]

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  1. "Wolf River", National Fruit Collection, University of Reading and Brogdale Collections, retrieved 12 November 2015
  2. 1 2 Wolf River at Orange Pippin
  3. 1 2 Mr. Jacks Farm
  4. Recipe Tips

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