Northern Spy
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Northern Spy’ is a culinary apple of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Excellent flavour with slightly yellow flesh that is crisp and juicy. Great for cooking as well as fresh eating. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Northern Spy’ as follows: A widely grown American heirloom apple variety. The fruit is late ripening and stores well.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Large
Skin Colour
Not recorded
Flesh Texture
Crisp
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Late
Storage Life
Good
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 5
Notes
Culinary/cooking use noted. Dessert/fresh eating use noted. Unknown, possibly some connection to Spitzenburg. Originated in Rochester, New York, USA, United States; introduced Early 1840s; developed by Oliver Chapin (farmer). Disease resistance: Poor. Stores well and once established requires very little attention. Northern Spy produces large and handsome heritage apples, with yellow skin that is heavily tinged with red.
Fruit Use
Multi-purpose
Flavour Profile
Juicy, Crisp
Country Availability
Known to be available in 2 countries