Benoni Apple

Malus domestica 'Benoni'

Benoni is a late summer apple that is a fine dessert apple.  It is highly flavored, with a mild sub-acid flavor.  The fruit is medium sized, Deep red striped over an orangish-yellow skin.  It is a good bearer, but can be biennial.  Ripens in July to August.

Alternate Name:  Fail-Me-Never

Benoni originated in Dedham, Masasachusetts around 1832.  It was not highly planted as it did not do well in all locations.

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.