- Family :
- Rosaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness :
- 4a
- Exposition :
- Sun
- Height at maturity :
- 4 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 4 m
- Tree size :
- Small
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal, rounded
- Fertility :
- Self-fertile and will produce fruit without cross-pollination, but harvests are considerably improved when a second variety is present e.g. Puget gold
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- None
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Prefers a well drained and calcareous soil.
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Susceptible to rot, powdery mildew, leaf spots and fire blight. Susceptible to mealybug, aphids, caterpillars and leafminer.
- Special comments :
- The fruit is suitable for canning, cooking or freezing; Fruit can be messy if it falls on the lawn or walkways, and may need occasional cleaning; Attracts bees.
