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Cardinal
type: Culinary, Ornamental
synonyms: Malus ‘Cardinal'
characteristics: The flesh is red sweet
uses: Ornamental and culinary
origins: Selected from a planting of seeds of Strawberry Parfait crossed with Crimson Cloud by William Flemmer Jr. of Princeton, New Jersey (USA)
cultivation: Medium size to 16 feet, wide spreading crown. The leaves are glossy and purplish. Tolerates down to Hardiness Zone 4
vulnerabilities: Resistant to scab, blight, rust and mildew.
notes: PP7147
flowers: Magenta. Full bloom in Group B. The blossoms are tolerant of late frosts.
fruit: Very small fruit. Glossy and dark red. Ripens early in the third period. Bears four to five fruits per spur.
hardiness: 4
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