There are several great apple varieties resistant to the apple scab fungus that grow well here. The varieties are listed in order of ripening. Ripens late July. Pristine trees bear medium to large fruit with a very smooth, attractive yellow finish, often with a blush when the fruit is still crisp.
Flavor is somewhat tart and excellent for cooking or eating fresh.
It has very good quality for its season but does not store well. Since it ripens so early, summer diseases should not impact fruit quality. It has a tendency for biennial bearing and early fruit drop. Blooms mid to late season. Ripens mid August.