Cameo (apple)
Apple cultivar
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'Cameo' is a cultivar of apple, discovered by chance by the Caudle family at their orchard in Dryden, Washington in 1987. Its parentage is uncertain but is thought to be a cross between Red Delicious and Golden Delicious, since it was found near orchards of those fruits.[1] It also appears similar to the original Delicious cultivar. It has red skin with orange and yellow stripes; a dense texture; and a sweet, tart, crisp, and aromatic flavor.[2][3] Suitable for eating fresh, salads, and baking, it is among the top nine most grown apples in Washington state.[4] By the early 2010s, it has become widely grown across the United States.[3] This variety stores well.[3]
SpeciesMalus domestica
Hybrid parentageRed Delicious × Golden Delicious (suspected)
CultivarCameo
Origin
Dryden, Washington, 1987
Dryden, Washington, 1987| Cameo | |
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| Species | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | Red Delicious × Golden Delicious (suspected) |
| Cultivar | Cameo |
| Origin | Dryden, Washington, 1987 |
