Black Gilliflower produces large, dark red, almost black colored fruit.  It is large, long and conical in shape.  Its greenish-white flesh has a distinctive aroma and is rich, but with a mild sweet flavor.  It is prized for baking and drying.  The tree is healthy, vigorous and fruitful.  Ripens in September to October.  Fruit hangs well, but becomes drier when overripe.

Alternate Names:Black Sheepnose, Black Spitz, Black Spitzenburg, Crow's Egg, Gilliflower, Red Gilliflower, Sheepnose

Black Gilliflower has been around since the late 1700s and is thought to have come from Connecticutt.

Many heirloom varieties have some natural resistance to apple scab and other diseases, since they were often discovered and grown well before fruit growers started to use chemicals for disease control. However, you may still want to be vigilant about fire blight, apple scab, and other fungal diseases and spray when the need arises. Protect from insect damage like normal.

Height

12-15

Spread

10-15

Zone

6-9

Color

Bright red

Categories

Apple--- Heirloom Varieties, 

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