'Karneval' - the "painted" apple
'Karneval' is a variety that you simply cannot mistake for any other - its striped fruits look as if they were painted. Both on the tree and displayed as a decoration on your Christmas table, they will definitely attract much attention thanks to their surprising appearance. Their taste may please those who enjoy slightly tart apples. 'Karneval' is robust to scab and powdery mildew, does not need fruit thinning nor does it have any special growing requirements - it makes it ideal for home gardens.
Parents
'Vanda' × 'Cripps Pink'
Plant variety rights
Community Plant Variety Rights EU 29620 (granted 18.04.2011)
Plant Variety Rights in the Czech Republic CZ 1/2011 (granted 07.01.2011)
Plant Variety Rights in Switzerland CH 14.2486 (granted 30.04.2014)
Health
monogenic resistance to scab, tolerance to powdery mildew
Growth
habit ramified, upright to spreading, medium vigorous, branching good with many fruiting spurs, diploid
Blossom
mid-season, flowers heavily and regularly
Ripening
early October, about one week before 'Golden Delicious'
Fruit size & shape
medium, shape globose to conical, moderate ribbing, stem medium long
Fruit colour
outstanding appearance, multi-coloured with distinct red stripes on yellow ground colour, russet free
Fruit quality & taste
flesh white, juicy, with finely tart, slightly aromatic good flavour
Productivity
precocious, heavy and regular - does not require fruit thinning
Storability
in natural storage until February
Notes