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Easter Orange
synonyms: Eastern Orange
identification: Medium size. Round. The skin colour is golden yellow to orange over which is a scarlet wash that covers all sun exposed surfaces. Russet lenticels.
characteristics: The flesh is cream coloured, crisp yet chewy. Sweet and aromatic with intense flavours. Keeps for four months in cold storage.
origins: Introduced in 1897 by Hillier and Sons, Winchester, Hants. Received RHS Award of Merit in 1897.
cultivation: Small trees, moderately vigorous trees. Upright spreading spur bearer. Ready for harvest at the start of the FOURTH period.
vulnerabilities: Resistant to scab. Prone to bitter pit.
pollination group: D
pollination peak: 12
ploidism: Self sterile. Group D. Day 12.
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