Crunchy, juicy, dense apple with aroma and good balance of sweetness and acidity. Origin: Eidg. Forschungsanstalt Institute Changins, Centre des Fougères, Conthey, Switzerland by C. Rapillard. Gala × Maygold; crossed 1986; introd. 2002. Tree: medium-high vigor; small leaves; annual bearing; blooms early-midseason; heavy bearing; requires thinning. Fruit: round to obtuse-tapered; medium to large, 75-85 mm diameter; 75% orange to carmine red over a green-yellow ground color; flesh yellowish; very firm, hard and juicy; sweet-sour, aromatic flavor; ripens 5-10 d after Golden Delicious; not susceptible to bruising; 6 mo. storage life; does not become mealy or greasy in storage but can be sensitive to low temperature and CO2.
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