Apple tree

Abstract

An apple tree which is more open growing with wider crotch angles, developing a heavy fruit spur system throughout the entire tree, fruit production tending to commence on the previous year's growth rather than older wood, this characteristic being especially true in young trees, thus emphasizing open growing, the fruit exhibiting a full bright red color, less prominent dots, and much more waxy skin texture that resists cracking, than the usual and known Stayman apple trees.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree substantially as herein shown and described characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of the general resemblance to the variety Stayman apple (unpatented) but having fruit that ripens under normal conditions approximately 5-10 days ahead of the standard variety that is a brighter red color with less prominent dots borne on a tree which is smaller and more open growing with more fruiting spurs than known Stayman variety, a tendency to fruit, especially in younger trees, on one year old wood, much more waxy skin than the standard variety of Stayman apple which increases resistance to cracking and enhances shelf storage life.