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Merton Delight apple

Size medium, shape intermediate to flat, skin yellow, striped pinkish red. Flesh tender, crisp, creamy. Flavor sweet to subacid.

USDA identification images for Merton Delight

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.

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    Tree register

    We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Merton Delight tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Cox's Orange Pippin x Golden Russet
    • Originates from: London, England, United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 1930s
    • Developed by: John Innes Institute
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1978-307

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    The following orchards grow Merton Delight:

    Canada




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