Scientific name Malus domestica 'Beacon' Rank Cultivar | Higher classification Apple | |
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Origin Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota, 1936 Similar Liveland Raspberry apple, Chelmsford Wonder, Styre, Jubilee apple, Upton Pyne apple | ||
Beacon is a cold-hardy cultivar of apple developed by University of Minnesota in 1936. It is a cross between 'Wealthy' and 'Malinda' apples. This apple is medium in size with full, deep red stripes. Its flesh is pulpy and fairly soft, with a mildy sweet flavor. This apple is good for cooking and eating (when fresh).
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