Mutsu

Description

Zone: 4 – 8
Pollination Group: 2
Ripens: End of October
Fertility: Needs a pollinator
Skin Colour: Dull greenish-yellow with a touch of orange-brown blush and gray russet dots
Flesh: Yellowish-white. Crunchy.
Flavour: Tart and honeyed. Delicate spice flavour with a hint of anise.
Usage: Good fresh eating. Excellent for desserts, applesauce, and cider.
Storage: About six months
Notes: Susceptible to bitter pit, blister spot, and cedar apple rust. Somewhat susceptible to fire blight, canker, and powdery mildew. Very susceptible to apple scab.