Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Cedar-Apple Rust:
very susceptible - susceptible
Fire Blight:
moderately resistant
Powdery Mildew:
resistant
Notes:
The medium-sized to large, yellow, dark red-blushed fruits are
mild-flavored and do not store well. Susceptible to bitter pit, winter in-
jury, quince rust, and white rot. May be susceptible to powdery mildew
in some regions.
Priscilla
Climate Zones:
Zones 3-7
Blooms:
early to mid-season
Ripens:
early to mid-season
Apple Scab:
very resistant
Cedar-Apple Rust:
resistant - very resistant*
Fire Blight:
moderately resistant - resistant
Powdery Mildew:
moderately resistant - resistant*
Notes:
The medium-sized, bright, red-blushed fruits are similar to
'Jonathan'. The flesh is sweet, aromatic, juicy, and crisp. Stores ex-
tremely well but susceptible to cracking when overripe. Low yields.
Highly susceptible to quince rust and susceptible to white rot. *Has