Wijcik
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A bud mutation of McIntosh producing a more compact, erect and rigid tree. Originated in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada by Anthony Wijcik. Fruits have rather soft, very juicy flesh with a sweet and pleasant vinous flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Fameuse or Saint Lawrence x Unknown
Accession name
Wijcik
Flowering time
27th April 10% flowering
29th April Full (80%) flowering
7th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid September 1
Size
medium 1
Type
Dessert 1
Shape
Flat globose 1
Height
47.58 mm 1
Width
61.58 mm 1
Ribbing
medium 1
Crown
weak 1
Ground Colour
Whitish green 1
Over Colour (Amount)
high 1
Over Colour
Pink 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Flesh Colour
Greenish 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register