I realize apple trees may be a little early this year, but I am
surprized by one tree.
On July 30, two of my Strawberry Pippen bagged apples were
found on the ground. I didn't think much of it figuring that they had
succumbed to the recent intense heat. I unbagged them and put them in the
fridge to cool down. Forgot about them till yesterday when I cut them open to
discover nicely formed brow seeds! The apples were obviously ripe - but this
early?.
This is the 1st year the tree has borne fruit, so there is no
benchmark comparison. I would compare its taste to a Macintosh, perhaps
slightly sweeter.
I unbagged the remaining eight and will let them colour up for
a week before another taste test.
According to a couple of websites, Strawberry
Pippen ripens early Sept. Never did see a picture, so I am not completely
sure of the ID. I did get the whip from a reputable source.