On Budagovsky 9 and Geneva 16 for 2002. A real winter-keeper. From the Jonathan X Wagener cross, Idared's flavor is very close to Jonathan. A semi-compact tree that is easy to train and prune. Early bearing, very productive.
Fruit is medium large, finishing to a bright red striping over pink undercolor.
On Geneva 30 for 2002. The Mutsus last year were absolutely beautiful, truly works of art. Cold October nights brought out the color-yellow with a red orange blush. The large apples hang on strong, vigorous trees. It stores well, makes a nice cider on its own and is great for pies.