Origin | Chance seedling in Granny Smith’s backyard at Eastwood, NSW, Australia, prior to 1868 when fruiting. |
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Tree | Vigorous, upright. |
Disease status | Susceptible to mildew. |
Chilling requirement | Medium high. |
Blossom and pollination |
Mid season. Delicious, Jonathan. |
Fruit shape | Large tall conical. |
Skin and flesh |
Green; at late harvest will be yellow and greasy. Crisp, juicy and sweet flesh; excellent flavour. |
Harvest and yield |
Mid April to May. Heavy yield; bears on one-year wood. |
Storage | Long, susceptible to scald. |
Appearance |
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.