Apple Varieties: 94 Different Types of Apples

5. Goldrush

The Goldrush Apple’s unique gold color comes from a complex cross of several different varieties of other apples. They’re enjoyed for the distinct spice to their taste. Check Availability.

6. Royal Gala

An offshoot of the Gala Apples we all know and love, the Royal Gala Apple was bred to carry a deeper red color. In fact, a Gall Apple can only be considered Royal if at least fifty percent of its skin is dark red. Check Availability.

7. Crimson Gold

Originally called the “Little Rosybloom,” the Crimson Gold Apple is small but packed with a wonderful taste and many different health benefits.

8. Black Oxford

Aside from its unusual dark color, Black Oxford Apples are popular among apple varieties in Maine, beloved for their apple tree’s hardiness and pest resistance.

9. Rhode Island Greening

The Rhode Island Greening Apple isn’t named for its color but rather for the surname of the tavern owner who discovered it in Middletown, RI, in the mid-seventeenth century: Mr. Green.

10. Evercrisp

Specifically developed to contain the best qualities of all apples, the Evercrisp Apple is sweet, crunchy, and great in any recipe. It’s specifically a Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) – 1 variety.

11. Rubinette

The Rubinette Apple has Swiss origin and was born in an attempt to create the best-tasting apple yet. The man succeeded; Rubinette Apples have a wonderful, unique flavor.

12. Annurca

Though not well known, the Annurca Apple grows in southern Italy and has ancient origins dating back to the Roman Empire. It’s known as the Queen of Apples.

13. Lady Alice

Lady Alice Apples have a coincidental origin story involving the accidental cross-pollination of a Red Delicious Apple tree. Still, in recent years they have become wildly popular among apple varieties.

14. Fireside

The great thing about the Fireside Apple is that it’s a great snack anywhere—not just by the fireside! They’re known for their sweet yet tangy taste and traditional red blush color. Check Availability.

15. Atlas

Originally from Canada, it’s no wonder the Atlas Apple is resistant to the winter cold. Their fruit is large, and the flesh is unusually pale compared to other apples, like Galas.

16. Smokehouse

Smokehouse Apples are one of the oldest heirloom varieties we still grow. They are now cultivated mostly in Lancaster, PA, which is also one of the top apple-growing communities in all of America. Check Availability.

17. Discovery

The Discovery Apple was, in fact, discovered in England in 1949 and quickly gained popularity around the world because of its early harvesting season compared to other apple varieties.

18. Lady

The Lady Apple is one of the oldest apple varieties known to mankind, dating back to the Roman Empire and appearing in written records of the French Renaissance.

19. Blue Pearmain

The Blue Pearmain Apple is a good old run-of-the-mill apple among apple varieties that’s easy to grow yourself and great for eating fresh, baking, and pressing into cider.

20. Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty Apple’s familiar name apparently stuck after consumers in California confused the fairy tales of sleeping beauty and snow white. Its identifying factor is its fantastically bright red color.

21. York Imperial

Classified as an “antique apple” because it has been around for almost two hundred years, the York Imperial Apple has a rich history and a unique shape.

22. Winesap

The Winesap Apple is a winter fruit that dates back to the eighteenth century and is valued for its long shelf life. This heirloom apple is now a bit obscure but maintains its unique flavor. Check Availability.

23. Sops of Wine

This apple has an obscure name and an even more obscure beginning (experts aren’t sure if it originated in the nineteenth century or hundreds of years earlier). However, it has been firmly classified as a culinary or cider apple nonetheless.

24. Longfield

Though once a very popular apple variety, the Longfield Apples are now rare because of Granny Smith’s wild success and relatively similar look and taste.

25. Winter Banana

The Winter Banana Apple has the unique element of tasting like an apple and a banana at the same time, in addition to growing yellow with just a bit of a red blush if exposed to enough sunlight. Check Availability.

26. Baldwin

Originally called Woodpecker Apples, Baldwin Apples are cherished for their resistant nature, long shelf life, and tangy-sweet flavor.

27. Tompkins King

The Tompkins King Apple Tree is a plentiful apple producer of big, tasty fruit and thrives in different growing regions.

28. Arkansas Black

Appropriately named after a county in Arkansas, the Arkansas Black Apple Tree is apparently best consumed not right off the tree but after having spent a couple of months in the refrigerator, during which it will have sweetened even more. Check Availability.

29. Crispin

Originally called Mutsu Apple, the Crispin Apple has a Japanese origin. Not only is the fruit valued for its taste, but the Crispin Apple tree is also used as landscape decoration. Check Availability.

30. Mutsu

As mentioned above, Mutsu Apple is now also called the Crispin Apple. Check Availability.

31. Pacific Rose

Resulting of the cross of Splendor and Gala Apples, the Pacific Rose Apple was first developed in New Zealand. It was named after the ocean that surrounds it and its recognizable rose coloring.

32. Kanzi

The Kanzi Apple is a new arrival in the American apple market. It arrived from Europe in 2014, and has quickly grown a reputation for its wonderful flavor.

33. Autumn Glory

Perhaps the Autumn Glory Apple derives its glory from the distinct flavor which reminds many consumers of cinnamon. Among apple varieties, this one is great for eating fresh and baking alike.

34. Haralson

Yet another old apple variety, the Haralson Apple is beloved despite their short growing season because of their hardiness and the fact that their trees don’t take up a lot of space while still producing many apples. Check Availability.

35. Stayman

Stayman Apples have been revered by bakers and chefs all over the world for their extraordinary culinary qualities. Stayman apple trees are very large. Check Availability.

36. Opal

Known for their unique yellow color, Opal Apples were accidentally created in Czechia, and are closely related to the Golden Delicious Apples.

37. White Transparent

The White Transparent Apple is the preferred among apple varieties to make apple sauce. Often called Yellow Transparent Apple in North America, the “transparent” part of its varying name is undoubtedly inspired by its luminescent skin. Check Availability.

38. Ein Shemer

Originally developed in an Israeli Kibbutz, the Ein Shemer Apple was introduced in America in 1967 and is uniquely hot-weather resistant.

39. First Kiss

The First Kiss Apple can grow to become huge fruit (more than three inches in diameter!). First Kiss Apple growers must get a growing permit from the University of Minnesota to grow these self-pollinators.

40. SnowSweet

Another young arrival in the US apple market, the SnowSweet Apple tree bears beautiful red fruit. It thrives in colder weather and is closely related to apple varieties like Fireside, Haralson, Honeygold, and more. Check Availability.

41. Pristine

Another favorite sour green apple, the Pristine Apple, was bred to be disease resistant in the nineties. They appear similar to Lodi apples and have yellow-whitish flesh. Check Availability.

42. Honeygold

The Honeygold Apple is a favorite for orchards in the north because it withstands the cold well. Resulting of a Haralson Apple and Golden Delicious Apple cross, the Honeygold Apple tree is also drought resistant.

43. Rave

The Rave Apple has an unusually early harvesting season (as early as July) and was developed in the University of Minnesota’s Apple breeding program; and took twenty years for the apple to be released to cultivars.

44. Grimes Golden

Though its genetic parentage hasn’t been completely confirmed yet, it is likely that a lot of popular apple varieties today descended from the Grimes Apple, which is grown all over the USA. Check Availability.

45. Lodi

Mainly grown in the southern states, the Lodi Apple has an early harvesting season, and the Lodi Apple Tree produces sweet flowers that attract all kinds of pollinators. Check Availability.

46. Northern Spy

No one is sure where this apple got its intriguing name. The Northern Spy Apple is mottled green and reddish depending on the sun and can survive well in gold geographical areas. Check Availability.

47. Bramley

The Bramley Apple has perhaps one of the most well-documented histories of all apple varieties. Originally from the UK, we even know where the very first tree was planted!

48. Cameo

The Cameo Apple is a favorite among consumers and growers of apple varieties. Known for its versatility and easy caring, it’s believed to have resulted from a natural cross of Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples. Check Availability.

49. Melrose

As the official apple of Ohio, Melrose Apples are red and green and usually grow to be large fruit. The Melrose Apple tree is easy to care for but grows in particular geographical areas. Check Availability.

50. Wolf River

The Wolf River Apple is known for its culinary qualities, delicate taste, and big size. They’re named after the Wolf River, located in the Wisconsin valley they were first grown in. Check Availability.

51. Paula Red

Though the Paula Red Apple’s genetics are undocumented, it reminds consumers of the McIntosh Apple. Because its falls apart quickly, it is esteemed in baking recipes and apple sauces.

52. Gravenstein

The Gravenstein Apple grows abundantly but has a shorter shelf life than other apple types, so get ready to consume it quickly! Check Availability.

53. Ginger Gold

The Ginger Gold Apple is popular among apple varieties and is easily found in most grocery stores around the nation. It developed naturally and was discovered in Virginia. Check Availability.

54. Pink Pearl

The pink pearl apple has an unusual both external and internal appearance. Its skin and flesh have a rosy hue. Check Availability.

55. Koru

Originally from New Zealand, the Koru Apple didn’t arrive on American shores until 2013 and is now a popular apple variety in the USA.

56. Jonagold

As one of the most popular apple varieties in Belgium and certainly a top one in America, the Jonagold Apple is loved for its sweet flavor and satisfying consistency. Check Availability.

57. Black Diamond

This mysterious apple is a rare fruit and is only grown in the Tibetan region of Nyingchi. Its skin is very dark, the apple tree is hard to grow, and little is known about its origin.

58. Mac

The Mac Apple isn’t just a wildly popular laptop—it’s beloved among apple varieties, and its history dates back to the American Revolution.

59. Cosmic Crisp

The Cosmic Crisp Apple is exclusively grown by a few commercial growers and was developed in the Washington State University breeding program as a cross between Enterprise and Honeycrisp Apples.

60. Wealthy

The Wealthy Apple has a sweet-tart flavor and blushes red from the bottom of its fruit towards the stem. It’s a long-lasting apple and has an early harvesting season. Check Availability.

61. Pinova

The Pinova Apple has firm, juicy flesh that maintains its firmness even when cooked. It is grown throughout the USA and in Europe.

62. Newtown Pippin

The oddly named Newtown Pippen Apple is one of America’s oldest apple varieties. Interestingly, its taste is best not fresh off the tree but after storing for a few months. Check Availability.

63. Gorgeous Yellow Criterion

Despite its complicated name, this apple is simply delicious. Its flesh is crisp, and its color is a soft yellow.

64. Snow

Originally French and eventually popular among apple varieties in the 1800s Quebec, the Snow Apple Tree is no longer as popular as it used to be. The tree’s branches grow very densely.

65. Macoun

Pronounced “MacCowan,” this sweet-tart apple has a purplish blush and is beloved, especially in New England. Check Availability.

66. Rome

Known as the Queen of Baking, Rome Apples are unfortunately susceptible to many plant diseases. It is named after Rome Township, Ohio, where it originated. Check Availability.

67. Enterprise

Enterprise Apples have thick skin, are wonderfully resistant to common apple tree diseases, and are long-lasting in cold storage. Check Availability.

68. Pixie Crunch

Pixie Crunch Apples are small, sweet, and juicy and are a favorite go-to snack for kids.

69. Zestar

Known for a flavor that reminds consumers of brown sugar, the Zestar Apple was developed by the University of Minnesota and carries a bunch of health benefits. Check Availability.

70. Liberty

Available in dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard sizes, the Liberty Apple was bred from McIntosh and Macoun Apples. Check Availability.

71. Jonathan

This heirloom variety is no longer as popular as it used to be but has parented other favored apple varieties, like the Idared Apple. Check Availability.

72. Rockit

Loved for their delicious flavor and small, convenient size, Rockit Apples are parents’ go-to for their kids’ snacks.

73. Arkane

Also known as Tokyo Rose Apple, the Arkane Apple tree produces bountiful fruit early in the apple growing season.

74. Dorsett

The Dorsett Apple is one of the few apple varieties that grow well in tropical growing zones. It descended from a Golden Delicious Apple tree planted in Nassau, Bahamas. Check Availability.

75. Sweet Sixteen

This cold-loving apple has a unique flavor but is credited for helping bring about more popular apple varieties, like the Honeycrisp Apple. Check Availability.

76. Spartan

This dark red apple is the Canadian version of the more well-known McIntosh Apple. It was developed at the Canadian Apple Research Station

77. Anna

Most at home in southern orchards and home gardens, the Anna Apple has a rosy color and early harvest period and thrives best in warm weather. Check Availability.

78. Envy

A crossbreed between Royal Gala and Braeburn Apples, the Envy Apple is currently only grown in the United States in New Zealand, Australia, Chile, and Washington State.

79. Kiku

Essentially boogie Fuji Apples, Kiku Apples are a club apple under trademark restriction, so it is unlikely that you’ll find them at your local nursery or grocery store.

80. Empire

With a taste that leans more toward tart than sweet, Empire Apples are one of the most popular apple varieties in the Western world. Check Availability.

81. Jazz

Exclusively available to commercial growers, Jazz Apples resulted from a New Zealand botanist’s cross-breeding of Braeburn and Gala Apples.

82. Snapdragon

Snapdragons joined the American apple market in 2013. The “dragon” in its name comes from a unique spiciness that exists in this apple’s flavor.

83. Cortland

Cortland Apples are less known for their aesthetic appearance than for their sweet and tart flavor, crisp texture, and how long they hold before browning. Check Availability.

84. Honeycrisp

A regular in supermarkets, Honeycrisp Apples are tough to grow because they are susceptible to heat and disease. Check Availability.

85. Ambrosia

The Ambrosia Apple came about naturally in an orchard in British Columbia. Its sweet flavor likely made consumers think of the mythical nectar of Greek Gods, inspiring the apple’s name. Check Availability.

86. Braeburn

Originally from New Zealand, Braeburn Apples taste like cinnamon and nutmeg and are now a top favorite apple in the United States. Check Availability.

87. Red Delicious

One of the most popular apple varieties in the entire world, Red Delicious Apples caught the world’s attention at fruit fairs and were eventually commercialized by the Stark Brothers Nursery. Check Availability.

88. Granny Smith

Granny Smith Apples are hands down the most popular green apple variety. They are beloved for their iconic sour flavor and are particularly well paired with caramel in sweets. Check Availability.

89. Golden Delicious

Because of their coveted sweet flavor and crisp texture, Golden Delicious Apples are the parent apple of more than thirty other apple varieties. Check Availability.

90. Fuji

Known to be the sweetest apples in the world, Fuji Apples originated in Fujisaki, Japan. They are low in acidity and very high in sugar content. Check Availability.

91. Gala

Along with the Red Delicious, Gala Apples are one of the most popular apples in the US. They have mottled pink and red skin and a wonderful sweet-tart flavor. Check Availability.

92. McIntosh

McIntosh Apples have been iconic since their discovery in the early nineteenth century. They appear as good old fashion classic apples, and taste like one, too. Check Availability.

93. Pink Lady

“Pink Lady” is actually the brand of the Cripps Pink variety; it was developed in Australia and thrived in hot climates. Check Availability.

94. Winter

Winter Apples are not a specific apple among apple varieties but rather an umbrella term for any apples whose harvesting season is very late (thus usually during the winter!).

On my site you’ll see that I have a couple more apple posts not listed here—and that’s because those fruits are just called apples, but they’re not actually apple varieties! Here are the posts I’m referring to:

• Rose Apple
• Custard Apple
• Horse Apple

Don’t get them confused with real apples! There is also the Winter Banana Antique Apple from StarkBrothers that we mentioned earlier.