Thomas Jefferson grew this variety at Monticello and it is said to be one of his favorite apples. It is considered one of the best highly flavored eating apples in America. It was originally a chance seedling discovered by a Dutch farmer on his land in New York during the 1700s. Esopus is distinguishable by its blocky shape and vibrant reddish-orange skin.
- Harvest early October
- Flowering group 4, recommended pollination partners are Black Oxford, Blue Pearmain, Calville Blanc, Cox's Orange Pippin, Honeycrisp, and more
- Rootstock is M7 for 2 year old bare root trees and M111 for 3 year old potted trees
$ 60.00