Apple (Malus domestica) CEZAR

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Cezar'

New Romanian winter variety with extremely long storage life and resistance.

'Cezar' is a modern Romanian apple variety bred at the SCDP Voinești station and registered in 2016. It is highly valued for its excellent storage life, allowing fruits to last until spring (April). Additionally, it is characterized by high disease resistance and attractive red fruits.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extremely long storage life (until March – April).
• High resistance to Scab and Powdery Mildew.
• Early bearing onset and regular yield.
• Attractive almost entirely red fruits.
• Weaker vigor (suitable for smaller gardens).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: SCDP Voinești
• Registration: 2016

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Weak to medium strong.
• Bearing: Early onset, regular yield.

Fruit

• Size: Medium size.
• Skin: Base color yellow-green, almost completely covered with red color.
• Flesh: White.
• Taste: Very tasty, sweet, slightly acidic.
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: The variety is resistant to Scab and Powdery Mildew.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile. Suitable pollinators: 'Jonathan', 'Florina', 'Ariane'.

Harvest and Storage

• Storage: Excellent and extremely long, fruits last until March – April.