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Bonza apple

Bonza was discovered as a chance seedling growing near Batlow, in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales.  Unusually for an Australian apple, Bonza is a high-chill variety - perhaps reflecting its place of origin.

It is now grown on a small scale in the Batlow area.  This area receives high rainfall (50" a year) which makes scab a problem but Bonza has natural resistance.

It is a good pollinator for Delicious and Red Delicious.

USDA identification images for Bonza

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

    Visitor reviews

    • 21 Feb 2024 
      Hi, can I get Bonza Apples in Sydney?
    • 28 Apr 2022 
      Nice accurate write up of Bonza. Also a reliable bearing variety, not an overly vigorous grower. My grandfather discovered Bonza in Batlow. I grow apples chemical free in Batlow and sell my apples at Canberra Region Farmers Markets at Mitchell. My business is called Bonza Apple Shop

    Tree register

    Australia

    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2017 season

    • April  2017  - tree owned by Merla in Orange, Australia

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    Harvest records for this variety

    2017 season

    • April  2017  - tree owned by Merla in Orange, Australia

    2011 season

    • 3rd week March  2011  - tree owned by Phil in Bridgewater, Australia

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Unknown - chance seedling
    • Originates from: Batlow, New South Wales, Australia
    • Introduced: 1950s
    • Developed by: Ben Atkinson

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Australia
    • Fruit colour: Red / Green

    Using

    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
    • Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
    • Cooking result: Keeps shape
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Food uses: Culinary

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 3
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Fruit bearing: Tip-bearer

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    The following orchards grow Bonza:

    Australia




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