Developed by the University of Saskatchewan and released in 2010, the Festive Treat apple is a medium-sized variety known for its slightly tart, complex flavour and moderate growth habit.
Key Features:
- Size: Medium.
- Color: Red blush over a greenish-yellow background.
- Shape: Round with a smooth finish.
- Texture: Firm and moderately crisp.
- Flavour: Slightly tart with a pleasant complexity.
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, limited storage capacity.
- Tree: Moderate vigor with a well-balanced growth habit.
- Rootstock: Columbia Crab Apple.
- Hardiness: The least hardy variety in the University of Saskatchewan apple collection.
- Harvest: Ripens in mid-to-late September.
- Uses: Excellent for fresh eating and cooking.
Growing Conditions:
- Best suited for growers in milder prairie climates.
- Requires a sheltered location due to lower cold hardiness.
- May experience some tree loss in colder regions.
Festive Treat offers a unique flavour experience for those looking for a slightly tart apple with good texture and moderate growth.