Any apple tree/apple type experts?

[rocketsan]

Bought a house that has two apple trees in the backyard...

I know this is probably a shot in the dark, but anyone know what type of apples these are and whether they're good enough to press?

tree:



and the apple that came off it:


tree 2:



and the apple:

 

[LeBreton]

They look like some type of Malus Domestica

But seriously, I have no idea, how do they taste? Sweet? Tart? Aromatic? Bitter? Assuming they're not purely ornamental you should be able to make a halfway decent cider.

The trees look pretty healthy, though not much fruit by the looks of it. With minimal upkeep you could easily get a consistent harvest every fall.

 

[gregbathurst]

The first one looks like a russet apple, they usually make good cider. The second one looks similar to my kid's orange red, but I doubt if that is right. The only way to find out is make some cider.

 

[rocketsan]

We already stripped them of apples. My brother is going to press them.

The trees need a good trimming for sure...bring on the winter!

 

[Chris_Run]

First looks like a pippin, perhaps Newtown pippin... Russetting is always a good sign... How do they taste? Check these out http://www.seattletreefruitsociety.com/appleid.php http://www.orangepippin.com/apples/newtown-pippin