Katja

Orig. in Kristianstad, Sweden, by Balsgard Fruit Breeding Inst. Introd. in 1966. James Grieve × Worcester Pearmain. Cross made in 1947, selected in 1955, tested as BM 24353. <b>Fruit:</b> size medium; conical; skin nearly solid red, thick; flesh yellow­white, juicy; keeping and shipping quality good; ripens about 10 to 15 Sept., a week ahead of James Grieve; recommended for commercial orchards. <b>Tree:</b> size medium, upright, spreading; vigor moderate; hardy; productive and bears annually; seems to be tolerant to mildew and scab.