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'Melba apple' | |
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Genus | Malus |
Species | M. domestica |
Hybrid parentage | McIntosh x Liveland Raspberry apple[citation needed] |
Cultivar | 'Melba' |
Origin | Ontario, Canada |
Melba is a Canadian cultivar of domesticated apple, which was developed by W. T. Macoun at the Central Experimental Farm, in Ottawa, Ontario[1] by crossing a McIntosh with a Liveland Raspberry apple.[citation needed] It has a yellow skin washed with crimson colour. Flesh is extremely white, firm and crisp. Flavor is sweet with hints of tart.[2] There is also a Red Melba mutation which is more red coloured, and is ripening later in season.[3]
This tree is very productive and can bear fruit at a young age, but has a biennial tendency. Early harvest. Need high skill gardening but highly rewarded.[4] It is mainly used for fresh eating.[5][6]
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