Apple tree (Malus domestica) ALRO

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Alro'

A rare Latvian variety with large fruits and a banana aroma.

'Alro' is an extremely rare Latvian autumn to early winter apple variety. It is valued for its large, beautiful fruits with a sweet-tart flavour and a characteristic banana aroma. The fruits are resistant to dropping.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Sweet-tart flavour with a banana aroma.
• Large, beautiful fruits.
• The fruits are resistant to dropping.
• An extremely rare variety.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Breeders: Roberts Āboliņš, Aleksandrs Maizītis
• Institution: Bred in "Iedzēni".

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Crown: Easy to shape.

Fruit

• Size: Large, of uniform size.
• Colour: Red blush.
• Flavour: Sweet-tart, with a banana aroma.
• Use: Versatile.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Autumn to early winter variety.
• Yield: Good.
• Harvest characteristics: The fruits are resistant to dropping.