Abstract: 'Hongjinfu' is a new apple cultivar of early-maturing bud mutation from ‘Nagano Fuji 2’. It has good characters of early bearing, high yield, stable yield, as well as strong adaptability. The ripening date is about 45 days earlier than ‘Nagano Fuji 2’. The main mutant characters are fine and constant. The fruit is rather regular with less rust mark around the sepal. Its storage character is similar to that of ‘Nagano Fuji 2’.

Key words: Apple, Bud mutation selection, Cultivar