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Apple 'Golden D.'
Apple 'Pink Lady'
Apricot 'Blenheim'
Melons
Nectarine 'Double Delight'
Nectarine 'Harko'
Nectarine 'Liz's Late'
Peach 'Rio Oso G.'
Pear '20th Century'
Pear 'Shinseiki'
Persimmon 'Fuyu'
Pluot 'Flavor King'
Pluot 'Flavor S.'
Pomegranate 'W'
Raspberry, Red

Genus: Malus Specific Epithet: domestica Variety: 'Pink Lady'
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 3 Vitamins (highest in) : Fiber, c Calories/Cup: 81
Phonetic: MAL-us doh-MESS-tik-a

Family: Roseaceae
Root Meanings: Apple/Of or from the house (domesticated) Origin: Australia CA
Native: No
Common Name(s) : Pink Lady Apple
Zones: 6-15 Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular

Type: Tree

 Persistence: Deciduous
Height: 15-20 ft Spread: 15-20 ft Growth Rate: --
Blooms: Spring Flowers: White Fruit: Late October

Features:

  • 400-500 hours chilling
  • Medium to large
  • Very crisp, sweet-tart, distinct flavor, good keeper
  • Skin reddish-pink over green when ripe
  • White flesh resists browning
  • Improves with storage
  • Self-fruitful

Considerations:

  • Suffered crop loss due to Fire Blight in spring 2011
  • Planted in chicken pasture closest to the house
  • Very susceptible to fireblight
  • Coddling moth is a pest  

Kitchen Use:

  • Fresh eating
  • Applesauce
  • Baking