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'''Melba''' is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] cultivar of domesticated [[apple]], which was developed by [[W. T. Macoun]] at the [[Central Experimental Farm]], in [[Ottawa, Ontario]]<ref>[http://www.nationalfruitcollection.org.uk/full2.php?id=3899&&fruit=apple National Fruit Collection page]</ref> by crossing a [[McIntosh (apple)|McIntosh]] with a [[Liveland Raspberry apple]].{{citation needed|date=November 2015}} It has a yellow skin washed with crimson colour. Flesh is extremely white, firm and crisp. Flavor is sweet with hints of tart.<ref>[http://www.orangepippin.com/apples/melba Melba] at [[Orange Pippin]]</ref> There is also a '''Red Melba''' [[mutation]] which is more red coloured, and is ripening later in season.<ref>[http://newenglandorchards.org/tag/lowland-raspberry-apple/ New England Orchards]</ref>
This tree is very productive and can bear fruit at a young age, but has a [[biennial tendency]]. Early harvest. Need high skill gardening but highly rewarded.<ref>[http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pd_d4cc.html Backyard Gardener]</ref> It is mainly used for fresh eating.<ref>[http://www.saltspringapplecompany.com/Red-Melba.htm Salt Springs Apple]</ref><ref name="Platt">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tL2fAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA169 | title=1001 Questions Answered About Trees | publisher=Courier Dover Publications | author=Platt, Rutherford | year=2014 | pages=169 | isbn=
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