An attractive, highly disease-resistant apple, ideal for organic growers.
SunCrisp® Apple on G.935 (Spring 2024)
A reliable, high-quality Cox's Orange Pippin progeny. Also known as NJ 55.
SunCrisp® is a vigorous, upright, and precocious tree. Resistant to scab but susceptible to cedar-apple rust and fireblight, this tree is very easy to grow in rust-free areas. It is also susceptible to blister spot, but this is a minor cosmetic problem that will be of concern only to commercial growers. SunCrisp® is naturally dwarfing and not spreading, making it a good choice for growers with limited space. Heavy crops will need thinning to maintain annual bearing.
This apple is a Cox's and Golden Delicious cross. It is a large apple, golden yellow with an attractive orange-red blush. Needless to say, the flesh is crisp and breaking. The flavor is an excellent blend of Golden Delicious sweetness and the complex acidity of Cox's. Storing well for up to six months, this apple continues to develop its flavor, and tasters find notes of aniseed and caramel as it matures. SunCrisp® is also an outstanding culinary apple.
SunCrisp® was developed by Dr. Fred Hough and the Rutgers University breeding program. Its pedigree includes Cox's Orange Pippin, Golden Delicious, and Cortland. The selection was made in 1971, and the cultivar was introduced in 1992.
The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Apple
Subcategory:
Hot-Climate
Fruit Uses & Storage
Uses: fresh eating, baking, storage, sauce
Storage duration: three plus months (approximate, depending on storage conditions)
Fruit Appearance
Skin color: yellow
Flesh color: cream
Fruit Origins
Parentage: Golden Delicious x Cox's Orange Pippin X Cortland
Origin: New Jersey
Introduced in: 1992
Introduced by: Dr. Fred Hough; Rutgers University
The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 5 - 8
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: Oct 20 (approximate, in New York State) + 35 days after McIntosh
Tree Height & Spacing
glossary
Rootstock: G.935 Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Semi-Dwarf (40% of Standard)
Tree spacing (natural spread of tree): 12'
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
glossary
Cedar-Apple Rust: Susceptible
Fireblight: Susceptible
Apple Scab: Resistant
Apple Blister Spot: Susceptible
Pollination
Pollination Factors
glossary
Bloom group: 3
Is it self-fertile? N
Is it fertile? Y
Ploidy: Diploid
Rootstock size class:
Semi-Dwarf (40% of Standard)
Pollination Partners
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