New Brunswicker (apple)

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New Brunswicker
Genus Malus
Species Malus pumila
Cultivar 'New Brunswicker'
Origin New Brunswick, Canada

The New Brunswicker (also known as Sharp's New Brunswick Apple and Duchess of New Brunswick) is a domestic apple cultivar developed in the 19th century by Francis Peabody Sharp for colder climates such as Eastern Canada. [1] It is an all-purpose apple suitable for fresh eating and baking, but it does not store well. [2]

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References

  1. "Origin of the 'New Brunswick' Apple". The Maritime Farmer and Co-operative Dairyman. R.D. Robinson Pub. 1908.
  2. "How a little known New Brunswicker became a pioneer apple grower". Saltscapes. Retrieved 26 Feb 2024.