Mt. Evereste™
PERPETU cv
Mt. Evereste™ is an early blooming crab apple that blooms a couple of days later than Manchurian. Mt. Evereste™ produces an abundance of bloom with good pollen compatibility. The selection has low susceptibility to mildew and fireblight and, due to its low vigor, can be easily planted into high density plantings.
Details
| Parentage: | PRI 187-11 and Unknown Pollen Parent |
| Breeder/Owner: | INRA |
| Color profile: | Abundant flowering corresponds to early/mid-early varieties. Good pollen compatibility. Blooms slightly after the Manchurian Crab Apple tree. |
| Fruit size: | Crab Apple |
| Disease resistance: | Scab (gene Vf) resistant, low susceptibility to mildew and bacterial fireblight. |
