Lady Williams

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Origin	Chance seedling from Donnybrook, Western Australia, about 1935; thought to be a cross between Rokewood and Granny Smith.
Tree	Moderate vigour.
Disease status	Moderately susceptible to scab and mildew.
Chilling requirement	Moderate.
Blossom and pollination	Early–mid season. Most mid-season varieties.
Fruit shape	Medium, round conical, globose-oblate.
Skin and flesh	Bright pink-red with a stripe over most of the surface. Smooth, firm, crisp texture with acceptable flavour when the satisfactory sugar–acid balance is allowed to develop.
Harvest and yield	Very late, not suitable for cold climates. Precocious bearer, but needs crop regulation for good size.
Storage	Long; does scald; excellent shelf life.
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