Origin | M. floribunda 821 × Rome Beauty crosses. Sown Urbana 1958, first selection released 1970, PRI (Universities of Purdue, Rutgers and Illinois Co-operative scab resistant breeding program), USA. |
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Tree | Moderate vigour, spreading. |
Disease status | Scab resistant, moderate tolerance to fireblight and mildew. |
Chilling requirement | Medium. |
Blossom and pollination |
Early–mid season. Abas, Jerseymac, Cripps Pink. |
Fruit shape | Medium flat conical. |
Skin and flesh |
Bright red over 60–80% of surface. Attractive, pale greenish flesh; crisp, juicy but a bit tart. |
Harvest and yield | About a week after Earliblaze or 2 weeks before Jonathan. |
Storage | Short. |
Appearance |
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.