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Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profiles

CURRENT Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profiles

December’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Old Fashion Winesap

One of the truly great heritage Blue Ridge apples is the Old Fashion Winesap, often called simply Winesap.

September’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Dolgo Crabapple

This crab’s flesh is white and flaunts a pleasing mixture of both sweet and tart.

October’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Rome

The Rome, also known as Rome Beauty or even Roman Beauty, will never be known for eating out of hand.

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Old Fashion Winesaps, freshly picked.

December’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Old Fashion Winesap

One of the truly great heritage Blue Ridge apples is the Old Fashion Winesap, often called simply Winesap.
Dolgo crabapples

September’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Dolgo Crabapple

This crab’s flesh is white and flaunts a pleasing mixture of both sweet and tart.
Rome apples growing in Ingram's backyard.

October’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Rome

The Rome, also known as Rome Beauty or even Roman Beauty, will never be known for eating out of hand.
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