Like other apples from U Minn, Oriole is extremely hardy, bred to withstand the cold conditions of a Minnesota (or Maine!) winter. Medium to large fruit is almost spherical with orange-yellow skin splashed and striped with red. Cream-colored flesh is lightly acidic, juicy and surprisingly crisp for an early summer apple. Good for fresh eating and cooking. Does not keep much more than a week after picking. Eat ’em up! Z3.
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