Apple tree named ‘Ruby Pink’

USPP16725P2 · kind P2 · plant

Assignee

• Tallawang Trust · AU

Inventors

• Michael Staples · Mauldin, US
• Jennifer R. Staples · Hastings, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: May 26, 2004
• Grant date: Jun 27, 2006
• Expiry date: Oct 18, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

Apple tree ‘Ruby Pink’ (Malus domestica) is a limb sport mutation of ‘Cripps Pink’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7880). The fruit of ‘Ruby Pink’ is notable for its uniform ellipsoid shape, highly colored skin and firm flesh. ‘Ruby Pink’ is a late maturing variety, with harvest typically occurring after ‘Cripps Pink.’