A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) variety that exhibits a slightly upright to spreading tree habit, medium-high vigor, medium dense pyramidal tree form, bears a V.sub.f-resistance gene against scab, and has high and regular yields without the need of fruit thinning. The new variety provides late maturing, medium-sized, cylindrical globose-shaped, and homogenous bright red fruits that are russet free. The fruit flesh is firm, crisp, and juicy, with a finely sour and slightly aromatic flavor. The fruits of the new variety exhibit good eating and keeping qualities.

Xeleven is a new and distinct apple tree notable for its semi-upright plant habit, red skin over color, scab resistance and mid-late timing of fruit ripening.

Luiza apple tree (Malus domestica Borkh) is a new variety selected for its low chilling requirement, resistance to Gala leaf spot disease, high fruit quality, and early fruit maturity.

A new and distinct variety of apple was identified as a limb mutation of the variety MAIA1. The new variety, named MAIA-MITCHELL ripens in late October. MAIA-MITCHELL has a strong red coloration that is distinct from its parent in both hue and coverage. MAIA-MITCHELL develops this coloration several weeks earlier than its parent variety, allowing growers to harvest the fruit at optimal maturity without the need to wait for commercially preferable coloration to develop.

J. Lincoln is a new apple tree distinguished by its resistance to the disease fire blight, and its flavorful fruit, which is well-suited for hard cider production.

A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, very narrow growth habit, V.sub.f-resistance against scab, and bright red fruits having good taste and storability. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees or in groups to function as hedges. The new variety is also suitable for commercial apple production for the juice industry.

A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits weak vigor, extensive branching, V.sub.-resistance against scab, and medium-sized, dark red fruits with rare russeting. The fruits of the new variety are very sweet with very low acidity and taste similar to tropical fruits.

A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) medium to late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, V.sub.f-resistance against scab, and yellow fruits having a very good taste that are suitable for eating immediately or shortly after harvesting. The new variety is preferable for home apple growing as solitary trees or in groups to function as hedges.

A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) ornamental variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, very narrow growth habit that is generally free of side branches, V.sub.f-resistance against scab, attractive red-purple flowers, greyed-purple young leaves, and small, red to red-purple colored, broadly globose shaped fruits that persist on the tree after the fall of leaves until the end of Winter. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees and can be useful for pollinating purposes.

A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) ornamental variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, compact growth habit, V.sub.-resistance against scab, attractive red-purple flowers, greyed-purple young leaves, green mature leaves, and small, red colored, obloid shaped fruits that persist on the tree after the fall of leaves into Winter. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees and can be useful for pollinating purposes.