Starkspur McIntosh

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A bud mutation of McIntosh producing spur type tree growth. Discovered in 1968 by Bernie Gatzke in Oyama, British Columbia, Canada. Introduced in Canada in 1970. Fruits have white, rather soft, fine-textured, very juicy flesh, with a sweet, pleasant vinous flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of McIntosh

Accession No.
1973 - 126   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Starkspur McIntosh

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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