Characteristics

Variety characteristics

Origin

Cameo® is an apple variety that was discovered as a chance seedling in the USA in 1980.

Genetic research has indicated the variety is probably a cross between Red Delicious and Golden Delicious.

Appearance

Cameo® has very attractive red stripes with pronounced white speckles

Eating qualities

Cameo® is crisp, very juicy and sweet with an outstanding balanced taste which has always been highly rated in all consumer tests across Europe.

Uses

Cameo® is mainly a dessert apple but can also be used as a cooking apple.