Fruit has very firm, coarse-textured, juicy, sweet flesh but lacks in flavour, so it's best left on the tree to fully ripen. The apples are a dark red colour with a yellow background, dual purpose (eating and cooking). Fruit is medium sized.
Common Uses
Origin
This apple was discovered in about 1900 growing in the orchard of J.D. Duffy near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (it's known as Tasma in New Zealand). Parentage is Hoover x unknown.
Pollination
In pollination group 4, which means it's likely to be pollinised by Brabrant Bellefleur, King of Pippins, Michelin (cider) and Peasgood Nonesuch - these are all uncommon varieties, but there's a good chance this variety will also be pollinised by the late flowers of group 3 apples.
Chill Hours
Blossom Time
Flowers mid to late season
Harvest Time
It's a very late season apple, ripening mid to late April.
Production Notes
Trees are spreading, tends to be biennial. Grows well at higher altitude. It's said to have been stored for over twelve months.
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