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Redsleeves apple

Red flushed, smooth skinned, dessert variety. Sweet, lightly aromatic, crisp, juicy flesh; can be weakly flavored.

USDA identification images for Redsleeves

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

    Parents and other ancestors of this variety


    See also

    • Greensleeves - Redsleeves and Greensleeves were both developed at East Malling Research station (although not related).

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    United Kingdom

    Ireland

    Harvest records for this variety

    2011 season

    • 4th week August  2011  - tree owned by Ute in Kilfenora, Ireland

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Exeter Cross x scab resistant seedling.
    • Originates from: United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 1967
    • Developed by: East Malling Research
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1975-058

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit colour: Red / Green
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous

    Using

    • Picking season: Early
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
    • Flavour quality: Good
    • Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
    • Cropping: Heavy
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Picking period: late August
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Precocity: Precocious
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
    • Organic culture: Suitable
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

    Climate

    • Frost resistance of blossom: Good resistance
    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good
    • Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    The following orchards grow Redsleeves:

    United Kingdom




    References

    • Fruit Expert
      Author: Hessayon

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