The original tree was first cultivated by the Mennell family of Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, who discovered it growing in their orchard.

[1] The fruit is medium to large, weighing about 215 grams (0.474 lb), and has mostly red, glossy colouration, with yellow patches.

It has cream-coloured, firm meat with a sweet flavour reminiscent of pear and low acidity.

[clarification needed][4] Ambrosia is most common in British Columbia, where it was discovered, and is the third most-produced apple in the province.

[8] While under patent in the US, growers paid the lesser of US$1 per tree planting or US$1,000 per acre, and a US$1,000 franchise fee.