Apple tree: Honeycrisp
AssigneeRegents of the University of Minnesota
InventorsJim Luby, David S. Bedford
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Abstract
An apple tree having a slightly upright form with moderately vigorous growth; a superior fruit with solid to mottled red color over a yellow background and a crisp and juicy fruit texture; an extended season of harvest but with generally even ripening of fruit so that repeat pickings are unnecessary; good hardiness with little winter injury when grown near Excelsior, Minn. at approximately 45.degree. latitude; and having annual fruit production with no flower thinning required.
Claims1
A new and distinct apple tree substantially as shown and described particularly characterized by a superior fruit with a crisp and juicy texture, an extended season of harvest but with generally even ripening of fruit whereby repeat pickings are unnecessary, a moderately vigorous growth, little winter injury, annual fruit production and with no flower thinning required.
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