This is a sweet apple with excellent flavor.
USDA Zones: 7–9
non-self-pollinating
Bloom Time-Mid-season
Southern origin; thrives in warm, humid conditions.
The Orange Cauley apple is a rare Southern heirloom variety, and while it's not widely documented under that exact name, it appears to be a variant or strain of the Cauley apple, which is well-known in the Southeastern United States
Cauley Apple Overview
Origin: Believed to have originated in Mississippi, possibly in the early 1900s.
Type: Large, sweet apple with excellent flavor and good keeping qualities.
Use: Great for fresh eating, baking, and drying. If picked early, it’s ideal for pies; when fully ripe, it’s a flavorful dessert apple
The “Orange” prefix likely refers to a color strain or regional naming of the Cauley apple, possibly emphasizing a more orange-red blush or a specific ripening trait.