Apple tree named 'Bay 4029'

Abstract

A new and distinct Malus domestica variety that bears fruits having a red skin color and good eating and keeping qualities.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of Malus domestica apple tree plant substantially as is herein described and illustrated.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying photographic drawings illustrate the new cultivar, with the color being as nearly true as possible with color illustrations of this type. It should be noted that colors may vary with growing conditions and time of year:

[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a close-up view of the mature fruit of the new variety; and

[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates multiple trees of the new variety.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

[0018] The following detailed description sets forth characteristics of the new cultivar. The new variety was grown under natural field conditions in Hallbergmoos, Germany. [0019] Tree: [0020] Vigor.Moderate. [0021] Branching.Freely. [0022] Production.Highly productive and regular with little to no alternance. [0023] Growth type.Upright and slightly spreading. [0024] Bearing.Annual, with thinning required. [0025] Flowers.Bloom timing: Mid-late. Fertilization: Diploid pollination. [0026] Fruit.Timing to maturity: Late similar to Braeburn (unpatented) or shortly thereafter. Approximately October in Hallbergmoos, Germany. Size: Medium. Shape: Elongated. Skin color: Red, with bright lenticels. Percentage of fruit overcolor: 70%. Flesh color: Cream. Flesh color: Cream. Flesh firmness: High (9.5 kg/cm.sup.2). Acidity: Low (3.5-5.3 g/l). Soluble dry matter: High (14-17% Brix). Flavor: Highly aromatic with a hint of mango. [0027] Keeping quality.Extremely high. At temperatures of 1.5-2 C., apples are durable until June. In warehouse conditions, apples can be stored until September of the following year from picking. [0028] Disease resistance.Moderate vulnerability to scab (similar to Elstar, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,450).