Tasman Pride

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the late 1800s on the farm of Thomas Young, Margate, Tasmania, Australia. Fruits have crisp, sweet flesh.

Synonyms:
Tasma Pride, Tasman's Pride

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Conical ²

Height
53.50 mm ²

Width
61.00 mm ²

Ribbing
weak ²

Ground Colour
Whitish green ²

Over Colour
Red ²

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ²

Russet
very low ²

Coarseness
medium-coarse ²

Flesh Colour
White ²

Accession No.
1952 - 036   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Tasman Pride

Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October ¹

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References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register