Tsugaru

Orig. in Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, by the breeding program at the Aomori Apple Res. Sta. Introd. in 1975; Japanese Reg. no. P 277. Golden Delicious o.p. <b>Fruit:</b> large, 300 to 350 g; shape round; color with wide red stripes over yellow­green, not highly attractive; flesh firm, tender, subacid, mild, sweet flavor; juicy; harvest 3 weeks before Delicious; stores 2 months. Subject to preharvest drop.