Cultivar Apple

Ballerina Polka

Malus domestica

2 countries

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Description

‘Ballerina Polka’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. There's no excuse not to plant an apple tree with this narrow columnar variety that takes up a minimum of space. 'Polka' has medium sized fruit with green skin blushed red. Available in New Zealand.

Characteristics

Fruit Size

Medium

Skin Colour

blushed red

Flesh Texture

Crisp

Harvest Timing (NZ)

Mid

Storage Life

Short

Pollination Group / Partners

Flowering group 2

Notes

Columnar/compact growth habit. Wijcik McIntosh x Golden Delicious. Originated in Kent, England, United Kingdom; introduced 1976. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a very good flavor.

Fruit Use

Dessert

Country Availability

Known to be available in 2 countries

NEW ZEALAND New Zealand