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Cultivar Apple

Freyberg

Malus domestica

2 countries

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Description

‘Freyberg’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. A cross between Golden Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin, sensational sweetness, aromatic, creamy, white flesh with a fine and juicy texture. The greenish-yellow russetted fruit has a mid season ripening time. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Freyberg’ as follows: The sweetness of Golden Delicious married to strong flavour of Cox - but takes after Golden Delicious. Also known as Freyburg.

Characteristics

Fruit Size

Medium/Large

Skin Colour

Green-yellow

Flesh Texture

Juicy

Harvest Timing (NZ)

Late

Storage Life

Short

Pollination Group / Partners

Flowering group 3

Notes

Golden Delicious x Cox. Originated in New Zealand; introduced 1934. parents, Freyberg could not fail to be an excellent apple, but although it's fine, it's not great.

Fruit Use

Dessert

Flavour Profile

Juicy, Aromatic, Creamy

Country Availability

Known to be available in 2 countries

NEW ZEALAND New Zealand