Gloster
Seasonality: Winter (late)
Gloster – a variety bred in Germany (at the Jork Fruit Breeding Station) in 1951 by crossing ‘Glockenapfel’ and ‘Richared Delicious’. It quickly gained popularity across Europe thanks to its excellent commercial appearance, large fruit size, and the ability to store very well until spring.
Appearance: Fruits are large to very large, with an attractive conical shape and pronounced ribbing at the calyx end (similar to ‘Red Delicious’–type apples). The skin is firm and smooth, almost entirely covered with a dark red, purplish blush.
Flavor: The flesh is greenish-white, very juicy, crisp, and firm. The taste is refreshing, sweet-tart, and aromatic. It is an excellent dessert apple that retains its texture and crispness for a long time.
Tree characteristics: The variety has moderate frost resistance and good resistance to powdery mildew but is susceptible to apple scab. It blooms late and tends to biennial bearing. To improve fruit quality and reduce biennial bearing, branches are bent, summer pruning is applied, and fruitlets are thinned. The trees crop heavily, and the fruits can be stored in cool conditions until March–April.
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