Fukunishiki
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Raised in 1933 at Aomori Apple Experiment Station, Japan. It was named in 1949. Fruits have firm, crisp flesh with a sweet, almost 'pear drop' flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Ralls Janet x Delicious
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Oblong 2
Height
62.00 mm 2
Width
69.00 mm 2
Ribbing
medium 2
Ground Colour
Green yellow 2
Over Colour
Brown 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked 2
Russet
low 2
Firmness
firm 2
Crunch
crisp 2
Flesh Colour
Cream 2
Accession name
Fukunishiki
Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
20th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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