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Green Dragon apples are a relatively new apple to the west. The name Green Dragon™ apple is actually the brand name for select grades of a variety of apples known as Washu 1984.[1] Specifically the botanic name is Malus domestica "Washu 1984". [2] The Washu 1984 apple is believed to have originated in Japan in the 1920's [2] but the actual parentage of this apple is unclear, with several growers having different recollections of its lineage. An Oregon, USA grower who is the first to plant Green Dragon or Washu 1984 apple trees in the western hemisphere recalls obtaining the variety from a collection in the state of Washington, USA. [3] The apple has light green skin that can blush almost yellow where exposed to significant sunlight during growth. It has dark specks or "freckles" normally.[3] The Dragonberry Produce website[3] describes the apple as follows: "Green Dragon™ Apples have a complex sweetness and very low acidity. Most green apples are known for their tart kick, but this apple rivals the sweetness of the popular red varieties. Hints of pineapple and pear flavors give this apple a refreshing twist. Its many fruit esters in the aroma make it one of the most fragrant apples ..... "[3] They are a very sweet apple [1] and low acidity which makes them popular in Asia. Some claim it is the most aromatic apple [4] The apples qualities are also described as having " a firm, white.... flesh and a sweet, low-acid flavor with tropical undertones, such as pineapple..." [5] The Green Dragon brand is a trademarked name in the US and abroad. Perhaps the best description of the Green Dragon™ apple is found on Specialty Produce's Green Dragon apple page [6]: "Green Dragon™ apples are small to medium in size and range in shape from oblong, round, to conic with slender, dark brown stems. The thin skin is resistant to bruising and is bright yellow-green, shiny, and smooth, dotted with tiny brown freckles. Underneath the surface, the flesh is white, juicy, and crisp, encasing a central core with a few, dark brown oval seeds. Green Dragon™ apples are highly fragrant and have a low-acid content creating a very sweet flavor...." [6]

[1] http://www.shockinglydelicious.com/introducing-green-dragon-apples-and-5-things-to-do-with-them/ [2]https://greendragonapples.com/ [3]https://www.dragonberryproduce.com/green-dragon-apples [4] https://www.melissas.com/Green-Dragon-Apples-p/281.htm [5]https://www.friedas.com/products/green-dragon-apple/ [6] https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Green_Dragon_Apples_6700.php