Splendour (apple)
| 'Splendour' apple | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | M. domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | unknown |
| Cultivar | 'Splendour', 'Splendor', 'Starksplendor' |
| Origin |
 New Zealand, 1948[1] |
'Splendour' or '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]
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. 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] Is a reliable heavy[7] tip and spur bearer.[8]
Is an ancestor for the Pacific Rose apple and for the Aurora Golden Gala.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Splendour", National Fruit Collection, retrieved 7 November 2015
- 1 2 Splendour at Orange Pippin
- 1 2 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. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0031745.
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 Adam' Apples
- 1 2 3 Cooks Info
- 1 2 3 Waimea Nursries
