Blush. Approximates flavor of Fuji in spite of much shorter growing season.
Also known as
- Jubilee
USDA identification images for September Wonder Fuji
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.
Sport
This variety is a sport (natural genetic mutation) of: Fuji
Visitor reviews
- 17 Sep 2014 NORTH CAROLINA, United StatesBought these apples from Merciers orchard, Blue Ridge Ga. This past week-end, they said name was Sept. 1st variety. Sounds like same apple. Very impressed with taste.
- 12 Oct 2013 GA, United StatesWe sampled these in Aug. last year and weren't impressed, but when we tried them again in early Oct. they were fantastic! Crispy and tangy wonderful!
- 12 Dec 2012 WI, United StatesI tasted September Wonder grown in Georgia fall 2012. The absolute BEST Fuji type I have ever eaten! Far better than any Fugi's I have sampled from the grocery chains.
- 14 Oct 2011 WA, United StatesFuji's weren't quite ready so we decided to get the September Wonder, and it blew us away! Very close in flavor to the Fuji, used them for dehydrating, juicing, applesauce, and apple butter. Very delicious!
Tree register
United States
- Arthur Pitt in Finlayson, MN/PINE
- Brian Phillips in Saint Johns, MI
- Dennis in DARKE, OH
- Gil Schieber in Snohomish, WASHINGTON
- Ryan Esparza in Somerset, WI
- Selmi's Orchard and Farm in Rock Falls, IL
Spring blossom records for this variety
2015 season
- 12th April 2015 - tree owned by Gil in Snohomish, United States
2014 season
- 27th April 2014 - tree owned by Gil in Snohomish, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2015 season
- 1st week September 2015 - tree owned by Gil in Snohomish, United States
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Sport of Fuji
- Originates from: Prescott, Washington, United States
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
- Fruit colour: Pink
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flesh colour: White
- Fruit size: Average
- Fruit shape: Conical
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
- Juice style: Sweeter
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Picking month: September
- Picking period: late September
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Hot (>30C / 86F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Average
- Powdery mildew: Some resistance
- Fire blight: Some resistance
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some susceptibility
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow September Wonder Fuji:
United States
California
- Bellevue's See Canyon Farms, San Luis Obispo
Illinois
- Royal Oak Farm and Fruit Orchard, Harvard *** Feature Orchard ***
Indiana
- Wea Creek Orchard, Lafayette
Michigan
- Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill, Saint Johns
Minnesota
- Maple Run Orchard, Finlayson
Missouri
- Sunshine Valley Farm, Rogersville
Ohio
- Ochs Fruit Farm, Lancaster
- Weymouth Farms & Orchard, Hinckley
Washington
- Skipley Farm, Snohomish *** Feature Orchard ***