Mother
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Mother’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Widely acclaimed, late season (end of autumn) red apple, highly recommended for every fruit connoisseur's garden. The flavour is sweet, perfumed and distinct. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Mother’ as follows: An old Massachusetts apple variety rated for its flavor.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium
Skin Colour
Red blush
Flesh Texture
Not recorded
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Mid
Storage Life
Short
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 5 (triploid)
Notes
Unknown. Originated in Massachusetts, United States; introduced mid 1800s. Award: RHS AGM (current). The cultivar Mother dates back to 1844 and originates in the USA - it is also known as 'American Mother', It is an excellent all purpose, heritage apple.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Country Availability
Known to be available in 2 countries