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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The medium-sized tree reaches 3–4.5 meters in height, has a compact crown and bears fruit on spurs. The variety possesses high winter hardiness, withstanding frosts down to -30°C, and also shows medium or above-average resistance to powdery mildew and scab; it is resistant to fire blight and rust.

Fruits weighing 150–170 g have a round or round-conical shape, dense dark red skin with a waxy bloom. The flesh is cream-colored or white, juicy and crisp, with a dessert sweet-and-sour taste. Apples store well in a refrigerator for up to 5 months and are suitable for fresh consumption and processing.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Applicant: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, US Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: IP INSTITUTUTUL STIINTIFICO-PRACTIC DE HORTICULTURA SI TEHNOLOGII ALIMENTARE, MD 434 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

SI Slovenia Protection expired

№ MAD014

Terminated

1 January 2005
NL Netherlands Active

№ APP284

Registration

30 September 2012
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 8258805

Application

18 March 1988

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
SI Slovenia	MAD014	—	—	1 January 2005	Protection expired
NL Netherlands	APP284	—	30 September 2012	—	Active
MD Moldova	8258805	18 March 1988	—	—	Application submitted

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