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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the table category; trees have moderate vigor and a compact crown shape. It belongs to the group of self-infertile varieties requiring pollinators and shows a tendency toward biennial bearing.

Fruits are medium or above-medium in size, round-conical in shape, with yellow-green skin almost entirely covered by a red or crimson blush. The flesh has a cream or yellowish hue and is distinguished by juiciness, a crisp texture, and a sweet taste with honey or spicy notes.

The harvest ripens in mid-September; the fruits are suitable for storage until December. The variety has frost resistance down to -30°C and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

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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.

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

Parties

Applicant: Pepinieres du Valois Sarl (FR) 20 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Horticulture Research International (GB) 23 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

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

FR France Terminated

№ 0068812

Application

14 September 1994

Registration

1 January 1996

Terminated

31 December 2025

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
FR France	0068812	14 September 1994	1 January 1996	31 December 2025	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 13586

Terminated

Application filed 10 August 1994
Registered 30 March 1998
Entry closed 25 March 2003

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