‘Harry Black Gala cultivar’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Gala apple tree originating as a limb mutation of the Malus sylvestris variety of Gala, ‘McKenzie’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,637). This new variety is unique from its parent and other Gala cultivars because the fruit ripens 5 weeks later than the parent and Gala cultivars. The new variety is firmer than other Gala cultivars, averaging 18 to 23 pounds pressure at maturity.

I claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree,  Malus sylvestris , substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of a medium sized, vigorous, rounded tree with fruits that ripen 5 weeks later than other Gala cultivars and with substantially firmer fruits.