A new apple variety developed to have low levels of the allergenic compounds which can cause mild allergic reaction to apples in some people.
USDA identification images for Elise
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
- Santana - Santana and Elise were both developed to have low allergenic properties.
Visitor reviews
- 14 Mar 2024Excellent taste, so juicy
Tree register
We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Elise tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Cox x Septer
- Originates from: Netherlands
- Introduced: 2011
- Developed by: University of Wageningen
Identification
- Country of origin: Netherlands
- Period of origin: 2000
- Fruit colour: Red
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 3
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Slightly small
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Frost resistance of blossom: Some resistance
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Average
Where to buy fresh fruit
No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.