An old American apple once known as Black Apple because of its very dark colour.
Origin: USA, 1817
Pollination: Jersey Black is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Pollination partners
History and description of Jersey Black
Believed to have arisen in New Jersey, USA where it was much admired in early 19th century. First recorded in 1817. A late dessert apple also used for cider. An almost black flushed fruit. The juice is very sweet but the flesh has a resinous taste. Vigorous tree.
Characteristics of Jersey Black apple trees
| Use | Dessert |
| Colour | Red |
| Flavour | Sweet |
| Fruit size | Medium |
| Picking time | Late Oct |
| Season of use | Nov-Jan |
| Tree vigour | Vigorous |
| Tree habit | Upright-spreading |
| Fruit-bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Cropping | |
| Special features | Good for Cider |
| Pollination date | 11 |
| Pollination group | C |
| Self-fertility | Self-sterile |
| Pollinators | Pollination partners |
