Fall Limbertwig Apple

Fall Limbertwig was discovered in Burke County, North Carolina, by renowned apple hunter, Tom Brown, of Clemmons, NC. Limbertwig apples are a group of old southern apples generally characterized by their weeping growth with thin flexible branches. But Fall Limbertwig is an exception to that rule. It's a sturdy upright growing tree.

Fall Limbertwig is a medium to large apple with reddish orange color. It's a very firm dense apple, slightly acidic and described as being almost sweet. The flavor reminds us a bit of Mcintosh but a little more mild. It has a thick skin that helps it resist pests and store well. 

Fall Limbertwig is a very late season apple, ripening in mid to late November here in southwest Iowa. In years where winter comes early this apple probably will not finish ripening on the tree. 

Our original Fall Limbertwig tree was obtained from Big Horse Creek Farm in Lansing, North Carolina, This historic orchard is run by Ron and Suzanne Joyner and focuses on preserving old southern apples.