The color is pronounced striped and often poor at early stages of maturity, but this apple hangs quite well with significant improvement in red color and little or no loss in fruit quality. Scarfskin is extensive in some years that can detract from the appearance and fruit do exhibit some russet, usually in the cavity. Cameo is subject to corking when grown in this region, but it is usually minor. The creamy-white flesh is above average firmness and crisp, and somewhat juicy. The flavor is sweet-tart with best eating quality at S.I. of 6 or above.
Fruit are susceptible to scab and summer rots.
Moderately susceptible to tarnished plant bug, tufted apple bud moth and redbanded leafroller. Highly susceptible to plum curculio, codling moth and oriental fruit moth. Moderately vigorous, somewhat upright, but spreads nicely with cropping. Canopy is somewhat dense but has good spur development and limb structure. Blooms mid-season to later.