Apple tree named 'UEBI 406/1'

Abstract

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.

Claims

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

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] 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:

[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates blossoms of the new variety;

[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates a young, flowering tree grafted on M9 rootstock;

[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates a flowering tree on the seedling rootstock;

[0024] FIG. 4 illustrates a growing shoot of the new variety;

[0025] FIG. 5 illustrates a close-up view of the young and mature leaves of the new variety;

[0026] FIG. 6 illustrates details of mature fruits of the new variety;

[0027] FIG. 7 illustrates a close-up view of fruits of the new variety at picking maturity;

[0028] FIG. 8 illustrates a young tree of the new variety grafted on M9 rootstock at picking maturity;

[0029] FIG. 9 illustrates a tree of the new variety on the seedling rootstock at picking time; and

[0030] FIG. 10 illustrates a plantation of young trees of the new variety grafted on M9 rootstocks at picking maturity.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

[0031] The following detailed description sets forth characteristics of the new cultivar. The new variety was grown under natural field conditions in The Czech Republic. The following fertilizer combination was used (Kg/ha/year): 55 parts nitrogen, 25 parts phosphorous, 60 parts potassium, 55 parts calcium, and 5 parts magnesium. Color references are primarily to the R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London and were identified under natural light. [0032] Tree: [0033] Age.—8 years from the year of grafting on seedling rootstock. [0034] Size.—Crown height of 3.5 m, width of 3.5 m. [0035] Vigor.—Moderate. [0036] Density.—Medium. [0037] Form.—Pyramidal. [0038] Production.—Highly productive. [0039] Growth type.—Slightly upright to spreading. [0040] Bearing.—Annual. [0041] Trunk.—Size: Approximately 14.0 cm in diameter at 30.0 cm from the soil line. Surface texture: Smooth. Bark color: Greyed-Green Group RHS 197A. Lenticels (100.0 cm above ground): Length: 1.0 mm to 5.0 mm. Width: 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. Color: Greyed-Orange Group RHS 167A to 167B. Density: Variable, with 6 to 7 lenticels on average per 1 cm.sup.2. [0042] Branches.—Overall description: A conventional branching system along the tree trunk. Diameter: Main branches on the trunk, 4.0 to 6.0 cm. Surface texture: Smooth. Color: Greyed-Green Group RHS 197B. Form: Profuse branching. Average crotch angle: About 60 degrees. Bud arrangement: Alternate. Internode length: 1.9 cm to 3.5 cm. Lenticels (on 1-year old shoot): Length: Typically 1.0 mm to 4.0 mm. Width: Typically 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. Shape: Oval. Density: Variable, with 5 to 7 lenticels on average per 1 cm.sup.2. Color: Greyed-Orange Group RHS 167A to 167B. [0043] Leaves (measured at the middle of growing shoot).—Length: About 75.0 mm to about 97.0 mm, averaging 83.0 mm. Width: About 55.0 mm to about 62.0 mm, averaging about 58.0 mm. Form: Oval elliptic. Texture: Smooth. Thickness: Medium. Base: Rounded, predominantly symmetric. Apex: Mostly straight, acute. Margin: Bicrenate. Pubescence: Upper surface: None present. Lower surface: Very fine. Color: Young leaves: Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144A. Lower surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144D. Mature leaves: Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 147A. Lower surface: Green Group RHS 138C. Petiole: Shape: Straight to curved, thickened and flattened at the base. Length: About 18.0 mm to about 31.0 mm, averaging about 23.0 mm. Diameter: About 2.0 mm to 3.0 mm in the middle. Color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 145C with Red-Purple Group RHS 59A near the base. Veins: Venation type: Net-like, medium dense. Color: Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144C. Lower surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 145D. [0044] Flower buds.—Pedicel: Length: Typically in the range of 31.0-38.0 mm, with an average of 34.0 mm. Diameter: 1.4 mm on average. Color: Predominantly Yellow-Green Group RHS 144A. Bud: Length: 18.0 mm on average. Width: 13.5 mm on average. Color: Red-Purple Group RHS 63B. [0045] Flowers.—Bloom timing: Medium. Blooming period: Medium. Pollination requirements: Diploid, self-sterile, needs pollinators. Number of flowers per cluster: 5, rarely 6. Fragrance: Soft, smooth. Petals: Number: 5. Length: From 23.0-28.0 mm, with an average of 26.0 mm. Width: From 14.0-16.0 mm, with an average of 15.0 mm. Shape: Oval. Aspect: Positioned free to intermediate. Margin: Entire. Texture and appearance: Soft and smooth. Color: When opening: Upper surface: White Group RHS 155D and Red-Purple Group RHS 63B. Lower surface: White Group RHS 155D and Red-Purple Group RHS 63C. Fully opened: Upper surface: Predominantly White Group RHS 155D and partly Red-Purple Group RHS 63D. Lower surface: Predominantly White Group RHS 155D and partly Red-Purple Group RHS 63C. Sepals: Shape: Long-conical; pointed. Margin: Entire. Texture: Finely pubescent. Length: 11.0 mm on average. Width: 4.0 mm in the middle. Color: Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144B, with a Red-Purple Group RHS 59B apex. Lower surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 145A, with a Red-Purple Group RHS 59B apex. Stamens: Number (per flower): 20. Filament length: 7.0-13.0 mm. Anthers: Shape: Oval. Length: 2.0 mm. Color: Yellow Group RHS 10B. Pollen: Color: Yellow Group RHS 7B. Amount (generally): Medium. Pistils: Length: 17.0 mm on average. Style: Length: 12.0 mm on average. Color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 145B. Stigma: Shape: Rounded. Color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 151B. [0046] Fruit.—Maturity when described: Full eating maturity. Date of picking: Approximately 8 years from grafting on seedling rootstock (Oct. 17, 2013). Size: Axial diameter: 56.0 mm to 62.0 mm, with an average of 60.0 mm. Transverse diameter: 63.0 mm to 75.0 mm, with an average of 68.0 mm. Form: Globose cylindrical to ellipsoid. Cavity: Shape: Funnel. Depth: Typically between 9.0 mm and 10.0 mm, approximately 10.0 mm on average. Breadth: Typically between 26.0 mm and 30.0 mm, averaging 28.0 mm. Basin: Shape: Deeply bowl-shaped, ribbed. Depth: Between 7.0 mm and 13.0 mm, averaging 10.0 mm. Width: Between 27.0 mm and 32.0 mm, averaging 30.0 mm. Calyx: Persistent with erect lobes, partly open. [0047] Skin.—Thickness: Medium. Texture: Smooth, free of russet. Tendency to crack: Absent. Color: Red Group RHS 46A to 46C. Ground color: Yellow-Orange Group RHS 15B. [0048] Flesh.—Aroma: Medium. Color: Yellow-Orange Group RHS 18C to 18D. Texture: Fine, juicy, firm, and crisp. Eating quality: Good, slightly sour, with a well-balanced sugar to acid ratio. [0049] Core.—Bundle area: On longitudinal section — onion-shaped, with a height of 28.0 mm and a width of 30.0 mm. Bundle: Number of bunds is 10, with a color of Orange-Red Group RHS 30A. Calyx tube: Funnel-shaped. Depth of tube to shoulder: 12.0 mm (calyx tube itself is about 2.0 mm long). Styles: Persistent as dry residues. Stamens: Persistent as dry residues. Seed cells: Wall: Smooth. Depth: 7.0 mm to 8.0 mm. Breadth: 3.0 mm on cross section. Longitudinal section: About 16.0 mm (length of seed cell). [0050] Seeds.—Number perfect: 8 to 15. Number in one cell: 1 to 2. Length: About 9.0 mm. Breadth: About 4.0 mm. Form: Long conical with an acute tip. Color: Greyed-Orange Group RHS 166A. [0051] Stem.—Length: 32.0 mm on average (typically 25.0 mm to 39.0 mm). Width: About 1.5 mm on average. Color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 152C. [0052] Use.—As a late ripening, dessert apple variety with brightly red colored fruits of outstanding appearance with good eating and keeping qualities that is suitable for commercial apple growing. [0053] Shipping quality.—Average. [0054] Keeping quality.—Average — lasts approximately 4 months in common storage, but has longer keeping quality in controlled atmosphere storage. [0055] Tree winter hardiness.—No frost damage observed at the place of origin, lowest winter temperatures approximately −20° C. [0056] Bud winter hardiness.—No frost damage observed at the place of origin, lowest winter temperatures approximately −20° C. [0057] Drought tolerance.—Unknown. [0058] Disease resistance.—V.sub.f-resistance against scab.