Hewes Crab

Hewes Crab (Virgina Crab): This apple originated in Virginia,  most likely during the early 1700’s.  Its taste is unique.  In most of the south,  it is the finest cider apple. It makes a dry cider that is usually mixed with other varieties.Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson knew this apple’s qualities quite well. The fruit is very small, green with  a dull red, and a flesh that is firm and acidic. Ripe in September.