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syn: Scirose, Pacific Rose, Pacific Red
Apple Pacific Rose
$50.00
The Pacific Rose apple (cultivar name Scirose) is a crisp, sweet dessert apple originating from New Zealand. It is a cross between Gala and Splendour apples, prized for its thin, glossy skin, rosy-pink color, and refreshing, juicy flesh with subtle tropical and floral notes.
Developed by the Horticulture Research Institute in Havelock North, New Zealand in 1975, the Pacific Rose apple is primarily grown as a commercial fresh-eating variety. It produces large-to-medium apples with a distinctive long, cylindrical shape and a slight crown. The skin features a faint yellow-green base almost entirely covered by a rich, vivid crimson to rose-pink flush, highlighted by visible tan lenticels. The flesh is creamy white, firm, and fine-grained, boasting a noticeable crunch and a very sweet flavor profile with low acidity.
Climate & Sun: Thrives in temperate, sunny areas with a distinct winter chill. Needs a sheltered position protected from strong winds.
Soil: Requires fertile, well-draining soils. Avoid heavy clay soils where roots may become waterlogged.
Tree Vigor & Size: Moderately vigorous and upright. The ultimate size depends on the rootstock (e.g., dwarf rootstocks like M9 keep the tree around 3m tall, making it highly manageable for courtyard gardens).
Pollination: Pacific Rose trees require cross-pollination to successfully set fruit. Excellent pollination partners include Royal Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, and Monty’s Surprise.
Fruiting & Harvest: It bears fruit on spurs and produces mid-season to late-season (usually ready to harvest around April in the Southern Hemisphere).
Maintenance: Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant. Remove dead, damaged, or inward-crossing branches to encourage sunlight penetration and airflow.
