Haralson
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in Excelsior, Minnesota, USA by the University of Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm. Selected in 1913 and introduced in 1923. Fruits are crisp and juicy.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Malinda x Unknown
Father to:
Honeygold
Accession name
Haralson
Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
18th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid October 1
Size
large 1
Type
Dessert 1
Shape
Oblong conical 1
Height
74.14 mm 1
Width
76.54 mm 1
Ribbing
weak-medium 1
Crown
medium-strong 1
Ground Colour
Green yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
medium 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Crunch
crisp 1
Coarseness
fine 1
Juiciness
juicy 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register