Anaros
synonyms: Originally known as Rosthern 2
summary: A good choice of crabapple for jelly and juice.
identification: Round and small. Base colour is yellow over which is a red blush.
characteristics: The flesh is pale yellow. Crisp. Tart and flavourful.
origins: An open pollinated-seedling of Antonovka developed at Agriculture Canada's Dominion Experimental Farm in Rosthern, Saskatchewan (Canada). Released 1936. No information on the identity of the pollen parent.
cultivation: Vigorous, upright spreading growth habit. Produces heavy crops on an annual basis. Hardy to Zone 3.
cold storage: Does not store well.
vulnerabilities: Resistant to fire blight.
harvest: Ready for picking halfway through in the fourth period.
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