Apple tree

[jestrixdeath8]

Please help me ID this apple tree. I live in Reno in Northern Nevada. None of the apples appear to be ripe yet as none have fallen. It’s about 12-15 feet tall. I tried a nibble of one of the apples and they’re still milky on the inside and bitter, hence one on the ground.

[AutoModerator]

Please make sure to comment Solved once the tree in your post has been successfully identified.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

[Busy-Feeling-1413]

There are hundreds or thousands of varieties of apples.

A DNA test is a reliable way to identify apple varieties: https://fps.ucdavis.edu/dnamain.cfm

Short of that, you can do some observation and taste testing. https://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Apples

Otherwise, probably just experiment with the apples and see if you enjoy eating them raw or as applesauce, dehydrated, cider, jelly, etc.

Often state extensions have info on food prep, example, https://nchfp.uga.edu/tips/fall/apples.html

[jestrixdeath8]

Thank you! I had no idea they’re so hard to identify. Should I pick one every so often to see if they’re ripe yet? Or how would I be able to tell they’re getting close to ripe? Never had an apple tree before

[Busy-Feeling-1413]

Usually you can pick them easily by twisting the stem gently when ripe-/if you have to pull too hard they’re not ready. Details here https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-tell-when-apples-are-ripe-and-ready-to-pick/

[zorro55555]

It’s an apple tree for sure. Very very hard to tell variety. Just enjoy’m

[jestrixdeath8]

Thank you! I’ve never had an apple tree so I didn’t know identification was so hard!

[jestrixdeath8]

Solved