Junami apple
A new bi-coloured apple from Switzerland, quite similar to Elstar in appearance.
Junami (also known as Milwa - thanks to Richard Wheeler for correcting this) is a modern apple developed in Switzerland, and derived from a cross between Idared and Maigold, which is then crossed with Elstar. The result is an apple which has the very long keeping qualities of Idared, and an appearance similar to Elstar.
The flavour is also reminscent of Elstar, slightly perfumed, and with a similar balance of sweet and sharp. The flesh is fairly light, and soft but with some crispness - a good choice for those who do not like very hard apples. This is definitely a variety that is best eaten slightly-chilled from the fridge.
Junami makes an interesting comparison with the new Rubens apple, which is effectively a half-sibling variety - Elstar is the common parent.
Summary
- Species: Malus domestica
- Parentage: (Idared x Maigold) x Elstar
- Origin: Switzerland
- Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 127100
Identification
- Fruit colour: Red / Green
- Fruit size: Medium
- Bultitude apple group: 6. Red flushed, smooth, sweet
Using
- Good for eating fresh
- Good for juice
Growing
- Fertility: Self-fertile
- Triploid: No
- Vigour: Weak growing
Climate
- Suitable for warm climates
- Suitable for temperate climates
Relationships to other varieties
Parents and other ancestors of this variety:
Close relations of this variety (share 1 parent):
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Mature heights for Junami trees
This table shows the likely mature height for a Junami tree taking into account the vigor of the variety, the rootstock, and soil conditions.
| Rootstock | Soil quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor | Below average | Average | Above average | Very good | |
| P22 | 1.8 ft 0.5 m |
2.2 ft 0.7 m |
2.6 ft 0.8 m |
3.1 ft 0.9 m |
3.5 ft 1.1 m |
| M27 | 2.0 ft 0.6 m |
2.5 ft 0.8 m |
3.0 ft 0.9 m |
3.5 ft 1.1 m |
4.0 ft 1.2 m |
| M9 | 3.0 ft 0.9 m |
3.8 ft 1.2 m |
4.5 ft 1.4 m |
5.3 ft 1.6 m |
6.0 ft 1.8 m |
| Bud.9 | 3.0 ft 0.9 m |
3.8 ft 1.2 m |
4.5 ft 1.4 m |
5.3 ft 1.6 m |
6.0 ft 1.8 m |
| Geneva 16 | 3.0 ft 0.9 m |
3.8 ft 1.2 m |
4.5 ft 1.4 m |
5.3 ft 1.6 m |
6.0 ft 1.8 m |
| Geneva 11 | 3.5 ft 1.1 m |
4.4 ft 1.3 m |
5.3 ft 1.6 m |
6.1 ft 1.9 m |
7.0 ft 2.1 m |
| M26 | 3.8 ft 1.2 m |
4.7 ft 1.4 m |
5.6 ft 1.7 m |
6.6 ft 2.0 m |
7.5 ft 2.3 m |
| Geneva 30 | 4.0 ft 1.2 m |
5.0 ft 1.5 m |
6.0 ft 1.8 m |
7.0 ft 2.1 m |
8.0 ft 2.5 m |
| MM102 | 4.0 ft 1.2 m |
5.0 ft 1.5 m |
6.0 ft 1.8 m |
7.0 ft 2.1 m |
8.0 ft 2.5 m |
| M7 | 4.5 ft 1.4 m |
5.6 ft 1.7 m |
6.8 ft 2.1 m |
7.9 ft 2.4 m |
9.0 ft 2.8 m |
| M116 | 4.5 ft 1.4 m |
5.6 ft 1.7 m |
6.8 ft 2.1 m |
7.9 ft 2.4 m |
9.0 ft 2.8 m |
| MM106 | 5.0 ft 1.5 m |
6.3 ft 1.9 m |
7.5 ft 2.3 m |
8.8 ft 2.7 m |
10.0 ft 3.1 m |
| MM111 | 6.0 ft 1.8 m |
7.5 ft 2.3 m |
9.0 ft 2.8 m |
10.5 ft 3.2 m |
12.0 ft 3.7 m |
| Bud.118 | 6.5 ft 2.0 m |
8.1 ft 2.5 m |
9.8 ft 3.0 m |
11.4 ft 3.5 m |
13.0 ft 4.0 m |
| M25 | 7.5 ft 2.3 m |
9.4 ft 2.9 m |
11.3 ft 3.5 m |
13.1 ft 4.0 m |
15.0 ft 4.6 m |
From an idea by N. Buck - more details.
Where to buy apples
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