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Envy® apple

Envy is a new variety from New Zealand which has already becoming one of top-selling new apples. It was developed in the 1980s and introduced in 2008.

It is closely-related to Jazz, which shares the same parentage (Gala and Braeburn). However it is arguably more attractive than Jazz, with a rounder shape and more attractive red skin colors.

Like Jazz, the flesh is dense, crisp, and creamy yellow in color.

The registered cultivar name is Scilate.

USDA identification images for Envy

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

Braeburn (parent)
Royal Gala (parent)

Visitor reviews

30 Jan 2021 NancyvukovichCA, United States
Just loved this apple!!I'm 91 and have eaten a lot of apples in my lifetime. This is the sweetest and totally tastiest ever
05 Dec 2020 CathyUnited States
I would like to understand why this apple does NOT turn brown when left out for two days half eaten. Something is not natural about this....makes me sick to know that people just mess with our food and never think about the long term effects...#leavemyfoodalone
04 Jan 2020 BillKS, United States
This one of my favorite apples. Sweet, crisp, and the skin not too thick so no need for removal.
06 Oct 2019 BryanMISSOURI, United States
Fantastic apple. Skin is thick but not too bitter. Flesh is dense, crisp, sweet, and juicy. Flavor is similar to a pear.
12 Sep 2019 JasonUnited States
Flesh is firm,crisp, and sweet. Skin is a little thick, but not chewy. Sweet apple flavor with hints of florals and a touch of caramel at the end. 9/10!
05 Sep 2019 LorenCA, United States
The flesh of this apple is sweet and crispy. Delicious. The skin, however, is a bit thick and tough.
13 Aug 2019 LouiseNELSON, New Zealand
Best variety in the world. Delicious in every way. One bite and you can't stop - the potato crisp of the apple world
03 Jul 2019 Denita WallaceOR, United States
Sweet without any balancing tartness, therefore lacking in flavor. Turns brown rapidly. It looks pretty in a fruit bowl, though.
01 May 2019 AndrewCO, United States
Reminiscent of Jazz - similar flavor, perhaps more sweet/honey flavor (comparing them from Colorado grocery store in April). Dense flesh and good flavor. I enjoy it chilled out of the fridge.
15 Apr 2019 HarryMD, United States
Every batch I have eaten has been full of flavor! That's more than I can say for Fuji, Macintosh, Braeburn and others. It's flavor seems like a combination of an apple and a pear.
06 Apr 2019 DavidOH, United States
Great Apple, nice mild flavor, not too acid.

Tree register

We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet.

Origins

Species: Malus domestica
Parentage: Royal Gala x Braeburn
Introduced: 2008
Developed by: Horticulture & Food Research Institute of New Zealand

Using

Picking season: Late
Cropping: Good
Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
Flavor style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
Flavor style (apples): Aromatic
Food uses: Eating fresh

Growing

Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Flowering group: 3
Bearing regularity: Regular

Identification

Country of origin: New Zealand
Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
Fruit size: Large
Fruit colour: Red

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.

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