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Maypole

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Malus Mill. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by Tobutt, Kenneth R.|Kent, England

also searched as: маиполе

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is characterized by compact dimensions, reaching a height of 3–4 meters with a crown width of 50–60 cm. Leaves in young age have a purple-red hue. Flowering is abundant, flowers are deep pink or carmine-red.

The fruits belong to the crab apple type, have a medium size, round-flattened shape, and dark red-purple color. The flesh is colored pink or red, taste is sweet and sour. The variety matures in early September and is used both fresh and for culinary processing.

The variety possesses high winter hardiness and resistance to scab and powdery mildew. It is used in landscape design, is suitable for cultivation in containers, and can serve as a pollinator for other columnar apple trees.

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Countries of admission

6 jurisdictions

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active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Breeder
Tobutt, Kenneth R.|Kent, England 3 Developed the variety
Applicant
Tobutt, Kenneth R.|Kent, England 3 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Somersby Treefruit Somersby House 8 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Häberli Obst- und Beerenzentrum AG Schweiz 33 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

    № APP00125

    Registration
    30 September 2012
  • SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

    № 299R147

    Application
    18 February 1999
    Registration
    30 March 1999
    Terminated
    31 December 2024

Plant breeders' rights

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

Germany № APZ 00002
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 28 December 1985
  2. Registered 5 May 1987
  3. Entry closed 31 December 2017

More 8 records protections in other jurisdictions are shown on the map above.

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