Apple variety: Lady Williams
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.
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Apple variety: Lady Williams |
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| Origin: | Chance seedling from Donnybrook, Western Australia, about 1935; thought to be a cross between Rokewood and Granny Smith. |
| Tree: | Moderate vigour. |
| Disease status: | Moderately susceptible to scab and mildew. |
| Chilling requirement: | Moderate. |
| Blossom and pollination: |
Early–mid season. Most mid-season varieties. |
| Fruit shape: | Medium, round conical, globose-oblate. |
| Skin and flesh: |
Bright pink-red with a stripe over most of the surface. Smooth, firm, crisp texture with acceptable flavour when the satisfactory sugar–acid balance is allowed to develop. |
| Harvest and yield: |
Very late, not suitable for cold climates. Precocious bearer, but needs crop regulation for good size. |
| Storage: | Long; does scald; excellent shelf life. |