Mutsu

Origin Golden Delicious × Indo, Aomori Experiment Station, Japan, 1930.
Tree Very vigorous, spreading, spurs freely.
Disease status Susceptible to scab, moderately resistant to mildew.
Chilling requirement High.
Blossom and pollination Mid season.
Delicious, Bonza, Fuji. Triploid variety so will not reciprocate with pollen for pollinator variety.
Fruit shape Large conical.
Skin and flesh Yellow-green, with slight blush, more russet-resistant than Golden Delicious.
Dry, creamy flesh, crisp and juicy, some acid, with very good flavour.
Harvest and yield Similar to Fuji.
Heavy cropping.
Storage Long.
Appearance

Mutsu

This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.