| 'Wolf River' apple | |
|---|---|
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| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus pumila |
| Hybrid parentage | Chance seedling |
| Cultivar | 'Wolf River' |
| Origin |  USA, pre-1875 |
Wolf River is an Americancultivar of domesticatedapple, which originates from the shores of theWolf River ofWisconsin, in theUnited States of America, known since 1875.[1] The tree is exceptionally frost hardy and generally disease resistant. The fruit usually ripens mid-September to early October.[2] It is large, commonly weighing over a pound,[3][2][4] and fairly sweet with a distinctive red and yellow appearance. It has many culinary uses, as it keeps its shape well when cooked.[3]
Wolf River has been described as a world-classapple butter apple, which has long been praised for the rich, fluffy apple butter it provides after hours of slow cooking.[5]
