Airlie Red Flesh
Oregon apple with bright pink flesh[1] and speckled green skin.
| Malus pumila 'Airlie Red Flesh', 'Hidden Rose', or 'Mountain Rose'[2] | |
|---|---|
| Species | Malus pumila |
| Hybrid parentage | Seems unknown[2] |
| Cultivar | 'Airlie Red Flesh' |
| Origin | , Airlie, Oregon[3] |
The Airlie Red Flesh, (also known as the Hidden Rose or the Mountain Rose),[2] is a cultivar of domesticated apple.
Overview
The Airlie Red Flesh tree will grow to a height of 4 meters (13 ft) to 5 meters (16 ft), and starts to fruit after about 4 years of growing.[4] Airlie Red Flesh fruits are medium-sized, often small.[3] The flavour of an Airlie Red Flesh apple has a balance of sweetness and tartness.[3] The Airlie Red Flesh apple has dark red flesh and a crisp texture.[5] The Airlie Red Flesh apple tends to ripen in late September.[5]
References
- ^ "An Oregon apple with a hidden surprise". opb. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b c Winkle-Bryan, Regina (October 4, 2016). "The Curious Case of the Hidden Rose". pdxmonthly.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Hidden Rose (Airlie Red Flesh)". Adam's Apples. October 27, 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "Airlie Red Flesh Apples". Cook's Info. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Red-Fleshed Apples: list of varieties". suttonelms.org.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2018.