[1] Arkansas Black apples are generally medium-sized with a somewhat flattened shape.

Generally a very dark red on the tree, occasionally with a slight green blush where hidden from the sun, the apples grow darker as they ripen, becoming a very dark red or burgundy color.

A variant of the Huaniu apple, the Black Diamond has an even darker colour.

The flesh in good years is notably hard and crunchy when fresh, though it does soften somewhat with keeping.

Arkansas Blacks are considered an excellent keeping apple, and can be stored for six months in appropriate conditions.