Introduced in 1974 from R.D. Way, R.C. Lamb; New York Agricultural Experimental Station, USA. Fruit are medium/large in size, oblate shaped, dark red skin, firm, crisp, juicy, sub acid flavour. Early season harvest; early September. Tree is vigorous and moderately productive. Sunburn and watercore can be a problem; also susceptible to scab, cedar apple rust, and fireblight. Fresh eating, short storage life. Fruit hangs well, annual bearing. Pollinize Gala, cold hardy to USDA zone 5.
Parentage: | Monroe x N.Y. 18491 (Macoun x Antonovka) |
Sharp: | Tannins <0.2%, Malic Acid >0.45% |
Comments: | Monroe x N.Y. 18491 (Macoun x Antonovka) |