Malus pumila 'Airlie Red Flesh', 'Hidden Rose', or 'Mountain Rose'[1] | |
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Species | Malus pumila |
Hybrid parentage | Seems unknown[1] |
Cultivar | 'Airlie Red Flesh' |
Origin | , Airlie, Oregon[2] |
The Airlie Red Flesh, (also known as the Hidden Rose or the Mountain Rose),[1] is a cultivar of domesticated apple.
The Airlie Red Flesh tree will grow to a height of 4 meters (13 ft) to 5 meters (16 ft), and starts to fruit after about 4 years of growing.[3] Airlie Red Flesh fruits are medium-sized, often small.[2] The flavour of an Airlie Red Flesh apple has a balance of sweetness and tartness.[2] The Airlie Red Flesh apple has dark red flesh and a crisp texture.[4] The Airlie Red Flesh apple tends to ripen in late September.[4]