Elegant Lady
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Maturity Disclaimer
McGrath Nurseries Ltd have used their best endeavours to ensure this chart is accurate, however, it should be used as a guide only. We do not accept any responsibility for harm, loss or damage caused or resulting from your use or reliance on any of the information contained in this chart in the event that any of that information is inaccurate or incomplete. Maturity information on some new varieties has been based totally on overseas data, not local experience and therefore may not be accurate. We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart and rely on your own inquiries in relation to any district performance relative to the standard timings indicated. |
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DescriptionA large, bright red attractive red coloured peach. |
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| Origin: | Merrill, California, USA | |||||||||||||||
| Parentage: | Early O'Henry x July Lady | |||||||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | Not Known | |||||||||||||||
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Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties |
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Fruit |
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External |
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| Maturity: | January 18 to January 28 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings | |||||||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Medium to large for season | |||||||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Peach - Rounded |
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| Skin Colour: | 80-90% red blush over yellow ground colour | |||||||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Orange/yellow | |||||||||||||||
| Flesh Texture: |
Firm, juicy, melting |
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| Flavour: |
Excellent. Good sugar/acid balance |
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| Stone: |
Freestone, medium size |
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Tree |
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| Cropping: | Heavy | |||||||||||||||
| Blossom: | Non-showy, pink | |||||||||||||||
| Pollination: | Mid Season | |||||||||||||||
| Vigour: | Moderate - Susceptible to bacterial spotting | |||||||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Upright and weeping | |||||||||||||||
Notes |
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Excellent eating from tree but goes mainly on storage; susceptible to bacerial spotting. Replaced by Romestar®. |
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Shapes of Peach Key |
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