Royal Beaut
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | Medium – High (500-800 RCU) |
| Vigour | Moderate to strong |
| Growth habit | Semi Upright |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 2nd week October (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Full bloom | 3rd week October (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
| Bearing habit | On both spurs and shoots |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal to high |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Hillieri |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week in January (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Control cultivar | With Royal Gala |
| Production (kg/tree) | Good |
| Fruit size distribution | Medium |
| Shape | Flat round |
| Skin colour | Full red with red stripes |
| Flesh colour | Cream |
| Eating quality | Flavorsome and sweet |
| Texture | Crisp |
| Storage ability | Good |