Tasman Pride

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the late 1800s on the farm of Thomas Young, Margate, Tasmania, Australia. Fruits have crisp, sweet flesh.

Synonyms:
Tasma Pride, Tasman's Pride

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Conical ^b

Height
53.50 mm ^b

Width
61.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
weak ^b

Ground Colour
Whitish green ^b

Over Colour
Red ^b

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ^b

Russet
very low ^b

Coarseness
medium-coarse ^b

Flesh Colour
White ^b

Accession No.
1952 - 036   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Tasman Pride

Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October ^a

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References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register