Early-maturing apple with high levels of phytochemicals. Origin: National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Jangangu, Suwon, Korea by J.H. Hwang, Y.U. Shin, D. Kim, S. Heo, and S.S. Hong. Tsugaru × Chukwang; crossed 1992; selected 2000; tested as Wonkyo Ga 33; introd. 2005. Tree: moderate vigor; spreading habit; bears on spurs and shoots; annual bearing and prone to oversetting, thus requiring heavy thinning. Fruit: globose, symmetrical with weak rib, and medium-large; skin smooth, glossy at harvest becoming waxy in storage, russet in stalk cavity; nearly 100% red flush and stripe overcolor on green-yellow to yellow ground color; flesh cream to light yellow, moderately firm and crisp; flavor sweet, juicy, comparable to Mondial Gala; 2 week shelf life and 3-4 mo. storage life; high concentrations of flavonoids, quercetin and rutin.
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