HALF- AND HIGH-STEM TREES

Growth:

Weakly to moderately vigorous growth, forms a loose crown with thin, drooping fruiting wood.

Blossom:

early to mid-early, tall and regular, very low frost sensitivity, diploid, very good pollen disperser.

Ripening time:

Harvest time: mid-September; Ready to eat: harvest until October

Look:

Medium-sized, oblong fruits, stem- to mid-bellied, small calyx, deep stem cavity. Light yellow-green, smooth skin, 40–90% wine-red, flamed blush; bloom and, in some areas, net-like russeting.

Quality:

soft, cream-colored flesh, fine-grained and juicy

Taste:

Sour, fruity aroma; ideal for apple strudel.

Yield:

starts early, is high and regular

Recommendation:

Resistant to scab, fire blight and powdery mildew; recommended by the Ortenau district office for orchards.