The 'Swazie'
apple
An apple is an edible fruit produced by an apple tree (''Malus domestica''). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus ''Malus''. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, ' ...
, also called 'Pomme Grise d'Or', possibly the same as 'Golden Gray', is a high-quality small to medium-sized apple that keeps well through the winter.
The original tree appeared near
Niagara-on-the-Lake at the plant nursery of
Isaac Swayze
Isaac Swayze (1751 – February 11, 1828) was a soldier and political figure in Upper Canada.
He was born in Morris County, New Jersey in 1751 into a family of German immigrants. During the American Revolution, according to legend, he served a ...
.
See also
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Heirloom plants
References
Apple cultivars
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