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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is classified as early-winter; fruits reach harvest maturity in mid-September. The apples have a carmine-red color, juicy flesh, and a sweet honey flavor. When stored in cool conditions, the fruits retain their firmness and juiciness until January.

The tree is of moderate vigor with a compact crown and broad dark green leaves. The variety is distinguished by high wood frost resistance and resistance to fungal diseases, which allows it to be grown in various climatic conditions.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Rights holder: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR v.v.i. 71 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Information not available - Contact NL authorities 2 164 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

NL Netherlands Active

№ APP501

Registration

30 September 2012

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
NL Netherlands	APP501	—	30 September 2012	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20082980

Active

Application filed 16 December 2008
Registered 19 May 2014
Currently active indefinite in the register

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