Complexly Sweet
USDA Zones: 7–9
Non-Self-Pollinating
Bloom Time-Mid-Late-season
 
Synonyms: Arkansas Blacktwig, Arkblack, Mammoth Black Twig, Paragon, and Arkansas Apple
 
Fruit medium to large size, round flat shouldered with very slight conical, deep dark purplish red almost black when ripe. Arkansas Black apples hang long and will keep all winter, not reaching full ripeness until stored for about three months. The secret to its flavor is patience. You'll know when the flesh will turns to a creamy yellow color and the flavor from tart to an aromatically unique sweet flavor. Its distinct flavor is what makes it a favorite for cider. The complex flavor derived after storage carries a vanilla-like, red wine, honey, and almond complexity. Also softening the texture but maintaining still a rather hard crisp. Spur bearing. The original tree is thought to have been a Winesap seedling which grew in the orchard of Mr. Braithwaite in Bentonville, Arkansas during the 1870s.
 
Use: Fresh/Cooking/Cider
Storage: Great Keeper
Scion Credit: Cummins Nursery
Ripe in October
Est. Chill Requirement: 500-600