Minnesota's Apple Family Tree
These fruit variations were developed by the University of Minnesota apple breeding program and released in the indicated year.
1868: Wealthy
1922: Haralson
1936: Beacon
1940: Prairie Spy
1943: Fireside/Connell Red
1946: Chestnut Crabapple
1957: Centennial Crabapple
1964: Regent
1966: Honeygold
1970: Red Baron
1977: State Fair
1977: Sweet Sixteen
1978: Keepsake
1991: Honeycrisp
1996: Zestar
2006: SnowSweet
2007: SweeTango
2008: Frostbite
2014: MN55 (not yet named)
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