Malus domestica 'Scarlet O’Hara'

Cultivar

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous tree.
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
Spread endozoochory
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A high-quality, scab-resistant introduction from Purdue, Rutgers and Illinois (PRI). Origin: PCFW2-134 × PRI669-205, cross made at NJAES in 1971, screened for scab resistance at Purdue and designated CLR 20T41. Seedling selected by E.W. Williams in 1978, released as Coop 25 in 1984 and named in 1999 by J. Janick, J.C. Goffreda, and S.S. Korban. USPP 12,323; 1 Jan. 2002. Tree: moderately spreading and very productive; similar to Rome Beauty. Fruit: bright red skin, blocky shape, large size; flavor mildly rich, very crisp and firm, ripening mid-September, 1 week before Delicious. Quality best after 1-2 months storage; storage life over 7 months at 1 °C regular storage. Though resistant to scab, it is susceptible to fireblight and moldy core.
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Optimum temperature (C°) 14 - 27
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Synonyms

Malus domestica 'Co-op 25' Malus domestica 'Scarlet O’Hara'