Chocolate Apple Tree

The so-called “chocolate apple tree” typically refers to the Arkansas Black (or sometimes Black Oxford), a dark-skinned heirloom cultivar with a nearly chocolatey appearance

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  • Origin: Arkansas Black originated in the U.S. mid- to late-1800s and is prized for its deep red to nearly black skin
  • Root Stock: Local apple (Edimayel)
  • Chill Hours: High (800-900) / Medium (500-600) in warmer climates
  • Altitude: 0-1000m / 1500-2400m
  • Pollination: Triploid variety: does not pollinate others and needs two nearby pollinator trees from different bloom groups (e.g., Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp)
  • Tree Size: Medium (4-6m)
  • Harvest Time: Oct-Nov; post-storage sweetening
  • Usage: Fresh eating, baking, cider, long storage
  • Fruits & Flavor
    • Medium-large, deep red to black skin with a matte bloom; crisp white flesh
    • Balanced and spicy, initially tart but becomes sweet and rich with storage—often described as having subtle cocoa notes

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