Liberty
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Liberty’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. This apple is a 10. The skin is red blushed and the flesh crisp and juicy with a good balance between sweet and tart flavours. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Liberty’ as follows: Sounds like an heirloom variety, but actually a modern American apple variety, developed specifically for disease resistance.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium/Large
Skin Colour
Dark crimson-red
Flesh Texture
Crisp
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Mid
Storage Life
Short
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 2
Notes
Macoun. Originated in United States; introduced 1978; developed by New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. Disease resistance: Good. Abundant cropper, disease resistant and partially self-fertile, although it benefits from cross-pollination. Widely accepted as tops in flavour of the early apples bred for disease resistance.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Sweet, Tart, Juicy, Crisp
Country Availability
Known to be available in 2 countries