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Malus pumila 'Airlie Red Flesh', 'Hidden Rose', or 'Mountain Rose' [1]
Species Malus pumila
Hybrid parentageSeems unknown [1]
Cultivar'Airlie Red Flesh'
Origin United States, Airlie, Oregon [2]

The Airlie Red Flesh, (also known as the Hidden Rose or the Mountain Rose), [1] is a cultivar of domesticated apple.

Overview

The Airlie Red Flesh tree will grow to a height of 4 meters (13 ft) to 5 meters (16 ft), and starts to fruit after about 4 years of growing. [3] Airlie Red Flesh fruits are medium-sized, often small. [2] The flavour of an Airlie Red Flesh apple has a balance of sweetness and tartness. [2] The Airlie Red Flesh apple has dark red flesh and a crisp texture. [4] The Airlie Red Flesh apple tends to ripen in late September. [4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Winkle-Bryan, Regina (October 4, 2016). "The Curious Case of the Hidden Rose". pdxmonthly.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Hidden Rose (Airlie Red Flesh)". Adam's Apples. October 27, 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Airlie Red Flesh Apples". Cook's Info. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Red-Fleshed Apples: list of varieties". suttonelms.org.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2018.