Opalescent
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Opalescent’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Opalescent is a Malus domestica cultivar. A medium to large fruit with crunchy dense flesh with good flavour. It's yellowish-green colour is virtually hidden by the dark red blush and has speckled russet. External cultivar references describe ‘Opalescent’ as follows: A popular large New England apple, sweet, crunchy, juicy, hint of strawberries - a well-flavoured apple.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Large
Skin Colour
Dark red blush with speckled russet
Flesh Texture
Juicy
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Late
Storage Life
Not recorded
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 3
Notes
Unknown. Originated in United States; introduced 1880s.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Not recorded
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country