Apple tree named ‘Stark Gugger’

Abstract

Malus domestica Borkh ‘Stark Gugger’ variety is distinguished from the ‘Starking Delicious’ variety and other Red Delicious varieties by the a unique combination of characteristics including purple red fruits with solid flush coloration on 100% of the surface, a fruit shape that is long truncated-conical with pronounced crowning at distal end, fruit coloration that starts 10 days earlier than other Red Delicious varieties; an anticipation of fruit maturation of 5-7 days compared to other Red Delicious variety and a growth habit that is standard (not spur) 20% stronger than other Red Delicious standard.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct tree of  Malus domestica  Borkh named ‘Stark Gugger’, substantially as illustrated and described herein.