Åkerö
| Malus pumila Åkerö | |
|---|---|
 Photographed in conjunction with the Apple Festival at Nordiska museet, Stockholm, Sweden in September 2014. | |
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus pumila |
| Hybrid parentage | Unknown |
| Cultivar | Åkerö |
| Origin |  Sweden |
Åkerö, also called Akero or Okera, is an old apple cultivar of presumed Swedish origin, but possibly introduced from the Netherlands.[1] It is a dessert apple with an aromatic flavor.[2]
Åkerö was first described by pomologist Olof Eneroth in 1858; parentage is unknown.[2] It is probably named after the Åkerö Manor located south of Stockholm, Sweden where according to some it was originally found as a seedling. Today it is still cultivated in Sweden[1] and is regarded as the best Swedish apple.[3] It was once very popular in Scandinavia and northern Germany.[1]
The tree is hardy and vigorous with an upright growing habit. It needs cross pollination from a compatible cultivar, and gives a good crop of medium- to large-sized oval fruit. The skin color is a pale primrose with pink flush, and the flesh is juicy with a refreshing[1] raspberry-like[4] flavor and a pale cream color.[1]
Åkerö is a summer apple and fruits are picked in August.[1] It is the best summer apple after Early Joe, but is larger in size and has excellent keeping quality for a summer apple.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Keepers nursery
- ^ a b National Fruit Collection, retrieved 18 December 2015
- ^ a b Maple Valley Orchards
- ^ Four season
