Origin New Zealand, 1924 | Rank Cultivar | |
Hybrid parentage 'Cox's Orange Pippin' x 'Red Delicious' Scientific name Malus domestica 'Kidd's Orange Red Similar Ellison's Orange, Egremont Russet, Worcester Pearmain, Akane, Peasgood's Nonsuch |
'Kidd's Orange Red' is a cultivar of domesticated apple that originated in New Zealand. It is also known as the 'Delco' apple. It is a parent of 'Gala' and 'Telstar' apple cultivars. The 'Captain Kidd' apple is a sport from 'Kidd's Orange Red' with fruit that have a stronger red pigment.



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