Esopus Spitzenberg Apple

A highly respected American apple, named after the town of Esopus, Ulster County, New York, where it was found in the late 18th century. The apple is believed to have been Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple.

The tree is weak growing and susceptible to scab and other diseases.

The apple is medium sized with a red color that is striped on the shady side. The flesh is crisp and aromatic.

It is a first-class eating apple with good durability.