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Cultivar Apple

Sir Prize

Malus domestica

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Description

‘Sir Prize’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Sir Prize is a Malus domestica cultivar. A large Golden Delicious type that develops a pale red blush as it ripens. It has crisp, juicy flesh and the fruit is resistant to black spot. External cultivar references describe ‘Sir Prize’ as follows: Large greenish yellow fruit. High quality, but very thin tender skin that bruises easily. Very sweet, scented taste, crisp & juicy.

Characteristics

Fruit Size

Large

Skin Colour

Red blush

Flesh Texture

Crisp

Harvest Timing (NZ)

Late

Storage Life

Good

Pollination Group / Partners

Triploid - plant with two diploid pollinators

Notes

Golden Delicious x PRI 14-152. Originated in United States; introduced 1975; developed by PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, Illinois Co Op). Sir Prize is a large, golden apple of the Golden Delicious type with an attractive blush — very juicy, with crisp, tender flesh and an excellent keeping ability. Resistant to black spot.

Fruit Use

Dessert

Flavour Profile

Juicy, Crisp

Country Availability

Known to be available in 1 country

New Zealand