Fuji Royal
Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | Same as Fuji |
Vigour | Moderate |
Growth habit | Spreading |
Crotch angles | Medium |
Tree size | Medium |
Flowering | 3rd week October (Witzenberg, Western Cape) |
Full bloom | 4th week October (Witzenberg, Western Cape) |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | Self incompatible |
Bearing habit | Spurs and shoots |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal to high |
Thinning
Pollinator | Granny Smith, Hillieri |
Fruit set | Good |
Blossom or fruit | Friut |
Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | Beginning of April |
Control cultivar | With Fuji |
Production (kg/tree) | Very Good |
Fruit size distribution | Large |
Shape | Same as Fuji |
Skin colour | Full red. Non striated |
Flesh colour | White |
Eating quality | Balanced taste and juicy. Same as Fuji. |
Texture | Crunchy and crisp. Same as Fuji. |
Storage ability | Very good. |