York Imperial

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

First propagated 1830. From Pennsylvania, York, U.S.A.. Originated on Mr. Johnson's farm. Grown in U.S.A..

Synonyms:
Imperiale d'York, Johnson's Fine Winter, York

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Mother to:
Imperiale

Fruit Size
large ^a

Fruit Shape
intermediate to flat, rectangular, convex, usually asymmetric ^a

Fruit Height
64 mm ^a

Fruit Width
75 mm ^a

Ground Colour
bright green or yellow ^a

Over Colour
flushed light red or pinkish red, carmine stripes ^a

Russet Type
russet dots ^a

Flesh Colour
yellowish ^a

Skin Texture
streaks of greyish scarfskin ^a

Flesh Texture
firm, crisp, moderately tender ^a

Flavour
subacid to sweetish, aromatic ^a

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register