PristineTM apple
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Beautiful lemon-yellow apple with a perfect finish. This high quality apple is very productive and is a good keeper for an early apple.
Pristine apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Pristine
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
Visitor reviews
- 18 Jan 2019 ST. CATHARINES, CanadaNot sure if this is the variety I'm looking for....i answered most of the questions on the Apple website but this picture isn't like the apple I tried. My apple wasn't as round, it was similar in shape to the Delicious variety (without the bumps). Also I found it just sweet, no tartness but admittedly my palate isn't the greatest. Wish I knew for sure because I don't even like apples and I absolutely loved this one and want to eat it daily!
- 01 Aug 2018 MO, United StatesGreat early apple. Full sized with good fruit set in a below average year for later apples. Granny Smith flavor two to three weeks prior to full ripening. Mellow with a hint of tartness at full ripening. Stores at room tempatures for two to three weeks. Makes excellent daily eater and applesause. “No spray” variety too.
- 10 Aug 2015 MI, United StatesWonderful tart, crisp, early apple. Very juicy and firm, with flavor and sweetness under the tartness. Tastes like it would make good applesauce and pie, but so far the ones I've bought haven't stayed around long enough; they all get eaten out of hand.
- 19 Jul 2015 MI, United StatesTried my first Pristine today July 18th, 2015 - off my own tree. Still green, seeds still white, but the flavor is there, quite "granny smith" like. Another couple of weeks, we'll see if it mellows a bit.
- 23 Aug 2012 NY, United StatesEarly season apple with a level of tartness to it. It has a pear type of flavor. Medium density flesh and a crispy citrus bite. Its different for an early season variety but just average in terms of flavor.
- 27 Jul 2011 CALIFORNIA, SONOMA COUNTY, United StatesWe have two Pristine trees and they are marvelous. They are the first tree to ripen, which is late July here in Alexander Valley.
Tree register
United States
- Alex in Freeland, WA
- Becky Liegl in Waupaca, WI/WAUPACA
- Beth Matney in Bauxite, ARKANSAS
- Brian Phillips in Saint Johns, MI
- Brooke Knisley in Madelia, MINNESOTA
- Bryan Houser in Elkton, MI
- Cam in POULSBO, WA
- Crazyed in Oxford, WI
- Crazyed in Oxford, WI
- Darren Peters in Rock Spring, GEORGIA
- Dennis Norton in Harvard, IL
- Florian Deisenhofer in Brush Prairie, CLARK COUNTY WA
- Fred Stager in KODIAK, ALASKA
- Gil Schieber in Snohomish, WASHINGTON
- J.P.Curry in Sturgeon, MO
- James Fontaine in Cannon Beach, OR
- Katie Donnelly in East Branch, NY
- Kekozlow in WHITING, IN
- Kretschmann Family Organic Farm in ROCHESTER, PA
- Mark A. Rock in Columbia Station, OHIO
- Matt D in Canterbury, NH
- Michael Miller in Kennett Square, PA
- Mike Haller in SIOUX CITY, IOWA
- Mike Nordberg in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Paul Gerrish in Newbury, MA
- Randall Cherry in Reading, PENNSYLVANIA
- Roger Miller in Madison Heights, VA
- Ron Fischer in Orion, IL.
- Ryan in STERLING, NY
- Surik Mehrabyan in Ithaca, NY
- Surik Mehrabyan in ITHACA, NEW YORK
- Terry Graham in Tumwater, WA
- Thomas Griffith in Cottage Grove, WI
- Wynne in River Falls, WI
- Wynne Mason in River Falls, WI
Canada
- Clive Rose in SALT SPRING ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Spring blossom records for this variety
2014 season
- 18th August 2014 - tree owned by Gil in Snohomish, United States
2012 season
- 7th May 2012 - tree owned by Florian in Brush Prairie, United States
2009 season
- May 2009 - tree owned by Wynne in River Falls, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2018 season
- 4th week July 2018 - tree owned by Brooke in Madelia, United States
2014 season
- 2nd week August 2014 - tree owned by Gil in Snohomish, United States
2013 season
- 2nd week August 2013 - tree owned by Mike in Cedar Rapids, United States
2011 season
- 3rd week July 2011 - tree owned by Ron in Orion, United States
2009 season
- August 2009 - tree owned by Wynne in River Falls, United States
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Co Op 10 x Camuzat
- Originates from: United States
- Introduced: 1994
- Developed by: PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, Illinois Co Op)
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Yellow
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Leaf colour: Green
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Very early
- Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
- Flavour quality: Good
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Ripens over a period
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Picking period: mid-July
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 4
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Bearing regularity: Biennial tendency
- Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Organic culture: Suitable
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Very resistant
- Powdery mildew: Some resistance
- Fire blight: Some susceptibility
- Cedar apple rust: Some susceptibility
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Pristine apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Pristine apple trees
References
- Cedar-Apple Rust
Author: Stephen Vann, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture (FSA7538)
Rated as susceptible - control usually needed where CAR is prevalent.