Katy apple is a Swedish variety raised in 1947 at Balsgard Fruit Breeding Institute, Sweden.[1] Parentage is James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain[2] and it produces heavy crops of bright red fruit.[3] Sugar 12%, acid 8.5 g/litre, vitamin C 6 mg/100g.[4]

Malus domestica 'Katy'
Hybrid parentageJames Grieve and Worcester Pearmain
OriginSweden 1947

References

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  1. ^ "Apple (Malus) Katy, Apple". Frank P Matthews. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  2. ^ Ltd, Orange Pippin. "Apple - Katy - tasting notes, identification, reviews". Orange Pippin - the directory of apples, pears, plums, cherries and orchard fruits. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  3. ^ "Independent assessment of Katy apple trees". www.gardenfocused.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  4. ^ Obst und Garten 10/2000