DROP IN THE BUCKET

Drop in the Bucket is a rootstock that sprouted up long ago around the base of an ancient, grafted tree in the small orchard behind an old farm on the South Liberty Road in Palermo, ME (Waldo County). The rootstock was presumably planted from seed in the mid-19th century. This mildly bittersharp apple has potential for cider. The small, roundish, somewhat angular fruit is about 1/3 green and 2/3 russet. The flesh is somewhat spongy, bitter and rather nasty, although not overly sharp. On trial at SCF and named by JB. Scionwood from the original tree.