Shortie
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | High (800 RCU) |
| Vigour | Low |
| Growth habit | Semi spreading |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Small |
| Flowering | 2ndWeek in October (Grabouw, Western Cape) |
| Full bloom | 3rd Week in October (Grabouw, Western Cape) |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
| Bearing habit | Spurs |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Granny Smith, Hillieri |
| Fruit set | Very good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit(One per cluster) |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week March (Grabouw, Western Cape) |
| Control cultivar | Harvest with Fuji |
| Production (kg/tree) | Very good (>55) |
| Fruit size distribution | Large |
| Shape | Globose to flat globose |
| Skin colour | Full Red (Non-striated) |
| Flesh colour | White |
| Eating quality | Balanced, sweet taste and juicy. |
| Texture | Crunchy and crisp |
| Storage ability | Very good |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Apples |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | Grabouw |
| Owner | Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | Yes - Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing |