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Keepsake apple

Unattractive, irregularly shaped, 2.25 to 2.75 inch diameter, 90% red fruit. Fine grained, hard, very crisp, juicy light yellow flesh. Strongly aromatic flavor. Very hardy. Mellows with age. Attains peak fresh eating quality in January or February. Keeps in storage through April.

Last updated 20 Feb 2012.

Summary

  • Species: Malus domestica
  • Parentage: Malinda x Northern Spy
  • Origin: United States
  • Introduced: 1979
  • Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 176200

Disease resistance

  • Cedar apple rust  - Some resistance

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Current rating: 5.0 out of 5. Total votes cast: 8
 


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Latest Spring blossom records for this variety

2012 season

  • 20th April  2012  - tree owned by Chuck in WORTHINGTON, United States

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2012 season

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