| Malus pumila Åkerö | |
| Genus: | Malus |
| Species: | Malus pumila |
| Hybrid: | Unknown |
| Cultivar: | Åkerö |
Åkerö, also called Akero or Okera, is an old apple cultivar of presumed Swedish origin, but possibly introduced from the Netherlands.[1] It is a dessert apple with an aromatic flavor.
Åkerö was first described by pomologist Olof Eneroth in 1858; parentage is unknown. It is probably named after the Åkerö Manor located south of Stockholm, Sweden where according to some it was originally found as a seedling. Today it is still cultivated in Sweden[1] and is regarded as the best Swedish apple.[2] It was once very popular in Scandinavia and northern Germany.[1]
The tree is hardy and vigorous with an upright growing habit. It needs cross pollination from a compatible cultivar, and gives a good crop of medium- to large-sized oval fruit. The skin color is a pale primrose with pink flush, and the flesh is juicy with a refreshing[1] raspberry-like[3] flavor and a pale cream color.[1]
Åkerö is a summer apple and fruits are picked in August.[1] It is the best summer apple after Early Joe, but is larger in size and has excellent keeping quality for a summer apple.[2]