Katja

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1947 at Balsgard Fruit Breeding Institute, Sweden. It was introduced in 1966. Fruits are crisp and juicy with a pleasant flavour.

Synonyms:
Katy

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Parentage:
James Grieve x Worcester Pearmain

Accession No.
1968 - 035   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Katja

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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