Evelina is a sport of Pinova, a modern disease-resistant variety related to Golden Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin. It has a more pronounced red-coloration than Pinova, with an extensive red flush over a golden yellow base.
The flesh is juicy and has a light crispness, making it easy and pleasant to eat. The flavour is essentially sweet, with little acidity, although not as sweet (or as crisp) as Golden Delicious.
USDA identification images for Evelina
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.
Sport
This variety is a sport (natural genetic mutation) of: Pinova
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
Visitor reviews
- 17 Jan 2025Definition of mid. Thin skin, forgettable texture and just a bit too tart for my personal taste. Better galas are available in my local stores for a lower price
- 18 Jun 2024Very bad taste
- 13 Feb 2014 KAPELLEN, BelgiumI have always been (and still am) a big fan of Elstar, but this one is, at least, equally delicious. And it is bigger. It has a fine balance between sweet and sharp and the flesh is quite firm and crunchy.
Tree register
We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Evelina tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Sport of Pinova
- Originates from: Germany
- Introduced: 2006
- Developed by: Pflanzen Hofmann GmbH
Identification
- Country of origin: Germany
- Fruit colour: Red / Green
Using
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
- Cropping: Good
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 4
- Pollinating others: Poor
- Vigour: Slightly small
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
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.