Goldspur

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A spur type clone of Golden Delicious. It was discovered in 1960 by Grady Auvil, Sundale Orchards, Roosevelt, Washington, USA. It was introduced in 1963. Fruits have crisp, sweet, juicy flesh with a good aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
Golden Spur (Auvil), Sundale

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of Golden Delicious

Accession No.
1970 - 039   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Goldspur

Flowering time
11th May 10% flowering
15th May Full (80%) flowering
21st May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October ¹

Size
medium ¹

Type
Dessert ¹

Ground Colour
Yellow ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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