Complex Sweet to Tart
USDA Zones: 7–9
Non-Self-Pollinating
Bloom Time-Mid-Late-season
 
Synonyms: Black Apple, Fourth of July, Gates, Oxford Black, Oxford Pearmain, Rock
 
Fruit medium size, round often with slight conic shape, very dark purplish red, almost black, with a distinctive bluish bloom, Complex Sweet and Slightly Tart flavor improving in storage, Crisp, Juicy, keeps very well up to 4 months. Originated in Oxford County, Maine,  discovered as a seedling by Nathaniel Haskell. Maine. Ripe October-November
 
Use: Fresh/Cooking/Cider
Storage: Great Keeper
Scion Credit: Cummins Nursery
Ripe in October/November
Est. Chill Requirement: Unconfirmed