Discovered in 1976 by Ernest Greiner, Marlboro, N.Y. Introd. in 1989. USPP 7002; 29 Aug. 1989; assigned to Adams County Nursery, Aspers, Pa. McIntosh o.p.; not a McIntosh sport. Origin: Tree: nonspur growth habit, less vigorous than Rogers McIntosh; very productive, similar to McIntosh, with less tendency to biennial bearing. Fruit: appearance almost indistinguishable from McIntosh, perhaps better color than Rogers McIntosh; 90% red; eating qualities same as McIntosh. Harvest 10 days after Rogers McIntosh, with much less preharvest drop; excellent storage capacity.
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