Subject to severe russet formation, especially on the stem-end and the basin, in most seasons. Moderately susceptible to scarfskin. Lenticels are prominent and tan colored. Fruit are moderately susceptible to corking.
Flesh is above average in firmness, is somewhat crisp, and juicy.
The texture is fine and somewhat tough and the skin is tough and chewy. Shelf life is more than 5 days, but the skin becomes greasy after extended exposure at room temperatures. Arlet is susceptible to bitter rot and apple scab. Low susceptibility to plum curculio. Moderately susceptible to tarnished plant bug, codling moth, oriental fruit moth, tufted apple bud moth and redbanded leafroller.