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


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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