Assortment
Santana CPRO ®
Parentage
Elstar x Priscilla.
Breeder
P.R.I. Wageningen, Netherlands.
Growth
moderately vigorous, less growth than Elstar.
Blossom
well; just before Golden Delicious; good pollinators are Topaz en ornamental apples.
Productivity
good, like Elstar; not sensitive to alternance.
Picking season
for long storage 1 week before Elstar.
Shape
stripe Quality
firm, juicy, crispy fresh soured apple with a good aroma.
Preservation
Good, 6 months in combination with Elstar and Jonagold.
Comments
Santana CPRO ® is scab resistant (Vf), less sensitive to canker, but sensitive to mildew, bright red till dark red blush on a yellow-green background; easy coloring and rather big fruit.