Pink Lady ®

Pink Lady®

Synonym:
Cripps’ Pink
Family:
Rosaceae – Rose family
Species:
Malus domestica

Origin

Pink Lady® is emanated from a cross breeding of Lady Williams and Golden Delicious, which was accomplished 1979 by John E. L. Cripps at the Western Department of Agriculture in Stoneville, Australia, and was published 1997 under variety-protection as Cripps’ Pink and under protection of trade marks as Pink Lady®. Thus the tree and the fruit are legally protected — without permission this apple may not be cultivated or brought to market.

Fruit

The variety is medium sized and conical shaped. Their singular character it receives by the unmistakable pink colouration.

Flavour

Pink Lady® is a juicy and firm apple with fruity, easily tartish taste and high sugar content.

Maturity

At the end of October.

Storage

In cold storage to at the end of February, in CA storage util the end of May.

Recommendation

Is well suitable for fresh consumption, in addition for baking as well as for different desserts, fruit salads or compote.