Here on the East Coast, new North American varieties usually debut in winter. Green Dragon entered the market here in December. These are shapely tapered apples just on the green side of the yellow border. The color flirts with that border, sometimes crossing it on the sunward side where some examples sport a pale and tentative orange glow. Ribbing is moderate, though in some samples there are nearly flat regions that intersect to create a distinct edge. The many small light lenticels are all but invisible except where russet or some other agent discolors them. Green Dragon bears the striking fragrance of green-apple candy.
An amateur explores the pomaceous fruit