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Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

Believed to have originated in the Glastonbury area of Somerset. Known in North Devon and Somerset where it is also known as

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Late October
Flowering
10th May (10%) · 12th May (full) · 22nd May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small
Type
Cider
Crown
weak-medium
Shape
Globose conical
Width
47.58 mm
Height
39.80 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
weak-medium
Greasiness
Medium
Over colour
Red
Flesh colour
Yellowish
Ground colour
Yellow
Over colour amount
low
Over colour pattern
solid flush

Source · National Fruit Collection

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