Oceanian Apple Varieties

These world-famous green apples actually have Australian origins. According to legend, Maria Ann Smith found an apple seedling near her house in 1868. Shortly thereafter, it began to bear light green colored apples which proved to be perfect for b... READ MORE

Gala is a variety of (typically) round-shaped apples characterized by their reddish-yellow color and a firm, crisp, yellow-tinged interior. Their flavor is slightly sweet with hints of vanilla, along with an accompanying floral aroma. The... READ MORE

Braeburn is a variety of apples with a red and yellow skin. Underneath it, there’s flesh that is spicy-sweet in flavor, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. This apple variety was discovered in 1952 in New Zealand by a farmer named O.... READ MORE

Cripps pink is an Australian variety of apples which were developed by John Cripps in the late 20th century. The apples are characterized by their red color and flesh that is white to cream or pale yellow in color. These flavorful fruits ... READ MORE

Although these crisp-fleshed apples with a rosy red skin have New Zealander origins, they are nowadays also grown in numerous other countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Chile. Their sweet and tangy flavor is often compared ... READ MORE

Queen is an apple variety originating from New Zealand. It's a cross between the Gala and Splendor varieties. These large apples have an intensely red color of the skin, with small creamy speckles. The texture is fine-grained, crisp, and ... READ MORE

Delicious, sweet, and juicy, Envy is an apple variety that is grown in orchards in New Zealand and across the world. The flavor of these apples is crisp and sweet, while their dense flesh stays bright long after they have been cut or slic... READ MORE

Pacific Rose is a high-quality dessert apple variety from New Zealand, characterized by the rosy-red color of the exterior, and a unique, refreshing, crisp, and sweet flavor. It is a cross between Gala and Splendour vari... READ MORE

Dazzle is an apple variety originating from New Zealand. The apples are available from early March to August, and they are characterized by their large size and bright and glossy red skin. The texture of the white flesh is firm, juicy, an... READ MORE

A cross between Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin apples, Kidd’s Orange Red was first bred in 1924. It is medium in size, red in color, and is characterized by its crisp, yellowish flesh, a balanced, aromatic flavor, and subtle sweetness. It... READ MORE

This New Zealand apple variety first appeared in Twyford as a red-colored mutation of the Doherty apple. The apples are convex in shape and medium in size, while their skin is characterized by a combination of green and red colors. With a firm, li... READ MORE

Breeze is an apple variety hailing from New Zealand. These apples have a pink-red blush with a yellow background. The texture of the white flesh is dense, juicy, and very crisp, while the flavors are sweet and very aromatic. The apples ar... READ MORE

Introduced in New Zealand in 1934, Telstar apples are a hybrid between Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange. Medium to large and oblate in form, their skin is green to yellow in color, with streaks of crimson. The flesh of Telstar apples is sw... READ MORE

Sonya is an apple variety originating from New Zealand as a cross between Gala and Red Delicious. The apples are very tall and exceptionally sweet. They were released to the market in 2002. The skin is bi-colored with a light or dark red ... READ MORE

A cross between Red Dougherty and Golden Delicious apples, Splendour was first bred in 1948. Medium to large, the apples have a thin skin that ranges from dull red to pink in color. Characterized by their crisp, yellowish flesh and subtle sweetnes... READ MORE