Genus Malus Origin Ontario, Canada Higher classification Apple | Species M. domestica Scientific name Malus domestica 'Melba' Rank Cultivar | |
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Hybrid parentage McIntosh x Liveland Raspberry apple Similar Apples, Duchess of Oldenburg, Papirovka, Antonovka, Spartan | ||
Melba is a Canadian high quality cultivar of domesticated apple, which was developed by W. T. Macoun at the Central Experimental Farm, in Ottawa, Ontario by crossing a McIntosh with a Liveland Raspberry apple. It has a yellow skin washed with crimson colour. Flesh is extremely white, firm and crisp. Flavor is sweet with hints of tart. There is also a Red Melba mutation which is more red coloured, and is ripening later in season.
This tree is very productive and can bear fruit at a young age, but has a biennial tendency. Early harvest. Need high skill gardening but highly rewarded. It is mainly used for fresh eating.
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