'Melba apple' | |
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Genus | Malus |
Species | M. domestica |
Hybrid parentage | McIntosh x Liveland Raspberry apple [ citation needed ] |
Cultivar | 'Melba' |
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Melba is a Canadian cultivar of domesticated apple, which was developed by W. T. Macoun at the Central Experimental Farm, in Ottawa, Ontario [1] by crossing a McIntosh with a Liveland Raspberry apple.[ citation needed ] It has a yellow skin washed with crimson colour. Flesh is extremely white, firm and crisp. Flavor is sweet with hints of tart. [2] There is also a Red Melba (a.k.a. Melred) mutation which is more red coloured, flesh firmer, and is ripening a few days later in season. [3]
This tree is very productive and can bear fruit at a young age, but has a biennial tendency and early harvest. Need high skill gardening but highly rewarded. [4] It is mainly used for fresh eating. [5] [6] [7]
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