Apple tree named ‘HOT84A1’

Abstract

A new and distinct apple variety of Malus domestica named HOT84A1 and characterized by its attractive appearance, its dark red color, and is notable for its long storage life. The variety results from crossing the apple varieties Scired (not patented) and Scilate (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,477) in Havelock North, New Zealand.

Claims

1. A new and distinct apple tree substantially as illustrated and described herein.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photographs show typical specimens of the tree, foliage and fruit of the new variety as depicted in colors as nearly true as is reasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration of this character.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a 3 year old tree of HOT84A1 scion on M9 rootstock in the field.

(3) FIG. 2 shows whole HOT84A1 fruit.

(4) FIG. 3 shows HOT84A1 flower

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(5) The following is a description of the new variety with color terminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Color Charts (R.H.S.C.C.) fifth edition.

(6) The specimens described were grown at Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. The observations were made over several seasons from 2014-2018 season on 5-9 year old trees. Tree: Ramified growth habit, approximately 2.7 m tall and 1.4 m wide; spreading habit; bearing on spurs and long shoots; medium vigor on M9 rootstock, managed under standard orchard practice. Trunk: Measurements were taken 20 cm from the graft union. Trunk circumference approximately 19.5 cm; color near dark grey 197C; bark texture both smooth and rough texture. One year old shoot: Approximately 24 cm long, medium thickness with straight growth; color on the sunny side near dark brown 166A; average internode length 3.2 cm; number of lenticels were sparse, round in shape and near grey brown 199D and approximately 0.95 mm in diameter Leaves: Average length 8.5 cm; average width 5 cm at the widest point; upper side of the blade near dark brown green N137D; underside near brown green 138B with medium pubescence; basal shape cordate; apex shape right angled; margin of the leaves serrate; the attitude in relation to the shoot upwards. Vegetative bud burst early March. Petiole: Average length 32.6 mm; average width 2.2 mm. Stipule: Average length 6.7 mm; average width 1.1 mm; shape small and elongated; color near brown green 137C on the upper side; under side color of the stipules near brown green 138B. Flowers: Color at balloon stage near dark pink, near 63A; diameter of the open flower approximately 17.9 mm; petals were not touching, and there were five flowers per cluster; time of beginning of flowering early April, followed by full bloom on the approximately 8th April. Petals: Five petals per flower with a circular shape; average length 18.7 mm; average width 16.4 mm; with a rounded base; lower surface coloration near white NN155B with near purple veins 71C. Stamen: Average of 20 per flower. Filaments near white 155C and average length 11.4 mm. Anthers average length of 2.8 mm; average width 1.7 mm; color near light yellow 11B. Pollen color near yellow 3A. Anther position above stigma. Carpel: Average length 12.1 mm; exterior color near light green 149C. Pedicel: Average length 26.5 mm; average diameter 1.4 mm; color near green 144A. Sepals: Five sepals per flower; overall shape of an acute and curved triangle; smooth margin; average length 7.1 mm; average width 4.7 mm; color near green 144A. Fruit size: Large to very large; average width 75 mm; average height 87.5 mm; average weight 298 g. Shape: Oblong; position of maximum diameter middle; crowning at calyx end absent to weak. Eye basin average depth 18.4 mm; average width 36.9 mm. Skin: Medium hard texture; ribbing absent or weak; bloom of skin absent or weak; greasiness of skin absent or weak; background color near yellow 8B; number of lenticels many; size of lenticels large. Over color: Approximately 70% of skin surface; near dark purple red 46A; pattern of overcolor solid flush with weakly defined stripes; width of stripes medium; large amount of russet around stalk cavity; amount of russet on cheeks medium; area of russet around eye basin medium; Stalk: Average length 21.9 mm; average width 3 mm; curvature absent or very weak. Average depth of stalk cavity 17.7 mm; average width 35.1 mm. Flesh: Firm, average fruit firmness 8.8 kgf; very juicy; near light yellow 5D. Flavor: Sweet wine; aroma sweet apple; soluble solids 17%. Seeds: Five locules; medium seed size; average length 7.8 mm; average width 5 mm; color near dark brown 177A. Harvest: Late September-early October. Use: Dessert. Adapted to hot climate growing conditions. Less sensitive to sunburn and cracking than Fuji. Keeping quality: Excellent, up to 8 months at 0.5 C.+1 week shelf life.