Swiss Gourmet™, as its name suggests, was a very popular apple in Europe for a good reason. It has a distinct, sweet and tart flavor. The flesh is creamy white. The fruit is medium to large size with a nice red blush. In some areas it will russet badly, but this does not affect the excellent flavor or eating quality. Harvests early in the fall a couple weeks before Jonathan.

Swiss Gourmet™ is also known as Arlet and was introduced into the US from Switzerland in 1984. It is a cross of Golden Delicious and Idared.

If you live in the eastern US, expect Swiss Gourmet™ to show some degree of russetting. This does not affect the quality of the apple, but is only somewhat unsightly. The tree is medium in vigor, will bear early and yields well. It is an early to mid-season bloomer.

Height

12-16

Spread

10-15

Zone

5-8

Color

Blushed

Categories

Apple--- All Varieties, 

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