Beacon (apple)
Beacon is a cold-hardy cultivar of apple developed by University of Minnesota in 1936. It is a cross between 'Wealthy' and 'Malinda' apples. This apple is medium in size with full, deep red stripes. Its flesh is pulpy and fairly soft, with a mildy sweet flavor. This apple is good for cooking and eating (when fresh).
| Malus domestica 'Beacon' | |
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| Cultivar | 'Beacon' |
| Origin |  Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota, 1936 |
See also
- 'Haralson' - a cultivar that is assumed to be of the same parentage
External links
- Beacon at Orange Pippin website
- Minnesota Harvest
- Apple Journal
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