A medium sized apple, light green skin turning yellow with a few faint red stripes. Pink colored flesh similar to that of Pink Pearl, but sweeter, with a nice fruity flavor.
USDA identification images for Pink Princess
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.
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
- Pink Pearl (parent)
Visitor reviews
- 12 Sep 2016 ONTARIO, CanadaNice tartness, mine may have been a bit past it. Not excessively crunchy. Very Juicy. Appears to ripen early September (early - mid) if this helps.
Tree register
United States
- Axel Kratel in Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA
- Jason in WEST OLIVE, MICHIGAN
- Michelle Smith in Skye Glen, NOVA SCOTIA
Portugal
- Luis Godinho in Sao Mamede, BATALHA
Canada
- Bill O'Keefe in Dobbinton, ONTARIO
- Peter Bartkus in Lambton Shores, ONTARIO
Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Pink Pearl x Bronze Leaf Crab
- Originates from: Ontario, Canada
- Introduced: 1967
- Developed by: Fred Janson
Identification
- Country of origin: Canada
Where to buy fresh fruit
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