| 'Splendour' apple | |
|---|---|
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| Genus | Malus |
| Species | M. domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | unknown |
| Origin | 
New Zealand, 1948
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Splendour, Splendor or Starksplendor is a modern cultivar of domesticated apple which was developed in New Zealand, and is regarded there as a popular commercial dessert apple. [2] It has been said to be a cross between ' Red Dougherty' and ' Golden Delicious', [3] but genetic analysis has not definitely characterized either of the parent cultivars, [4] and records do not indicate known or suspected parents. [5]
The fruit is ribbed and conical shaped, [6] medium-large. The thin skin [7] has a light green background with a faint pink blush and green lenticels. Flesh is crisp and juicy; white with a green tinge. The flavour is very pleasant for eating, [6] sweet with little acidity. [8] [7] [1] The fruit keeps well in storage but bruises easily. [3] [5] It is late ripening and hangs well on the tree. [8] The tree is a reliable heavy [7] tip and spur bearer. [8]
The Splendour apple is an ancestor for the Sciros apple and for the Aurora Golden Gala. [2]
References
- ^ a b "Splendour", National Fruit Collection, retrieved 7 November 2015
- ^ a b Splendour at Orange Pippin
- ^ a b Recipe Tips
- ^ Chagné, David; Crowhurst, Ross; et al. (2012). "Genome-Wide SNP Detection, Validation, and Development of an 8K SNP Array for Apple". PLOS ONE. 7 (2): e37415. Bibcode: 2012PLoSO...731745C. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0031745. PMC 3283661. PMID 22363718.
- ^ a b Wratt, G.S.; Smith, H.C. (1983). Plant Breeding in New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Butterworths of New Zealand. p. 90. ISBN 0-409-70137-8.
- ^ a b Adam' Apples
- ^ a b c Cooks Info
- ^ a b c Waimea Nursries
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