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Apple cultivar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
'Creston' is an apple cultivar released by the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre at Summerland, British Columbia.[2]
| Malus domestica 'Creston' | |
|---|---|
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| Hybrid parentage | Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious' × NJ 381049 |
| Cultivar | 'Creston' |
| Origin | Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, selected 1969–1976[1][2] |
'Creston' is a triploid, with poor pollen production and seedlings from it are generally weak.[2] Its fruit are large, self-thinning, resembling 'Jonagold', with good keeping characteristics, flavour, and texture. They are suitable for eating fresh, and for making pies and applesauce.[2]
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