Apple
Raised in 1933 at Aomori Apple Experiment Station, Japan. It was named in 1949. Fruits have firm, crisp flesh with a sweet, almost 'pear drop' flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage: Ralls Janet x Delicious
Accession name Fukunishiki
References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register