Anyone on this forum tried a King Solomon apple? Just acquired a tree and was looking for any info on it. Thank you.
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Bussey does list it in The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada:
King Solomon
Origin uncertain, but noted in Charles Downing’s first appendix of 1872 as probably being from Georgia; recorded in 1863, but known earlier. Medium to large in size, oblate to roundish oblate, slightly angular. Skin orange yellow, occasionally striped and splashed with light red, moderately sprinkled with brown dots. Stem short. Cavity medium. Calyx large, open. Basin rather large or medium. Core small. Flesh yellow, somewhat coarse, moderately juicy, mild subacid, slightly aromatic. Good to very good quality. Medium to early {noted by Joyce Neighbors of Alabama as ripening in September}. Tree is a strong, vigorous, spreading grower; does not bear early, but very productive in alternate years. Young shoots dark reddish brown; large buds. (References: Warder/1867, Downing/A1/1872, Evan/1863)
Great info. More informative than anything else I’ve been able to find. Thank you for taking the time to post this. Much appreciated.