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Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

This variety is sometimes mistakenly named Sweet Alford due to an error in a cider nursery some few years ago. An annual bearing variety originating from Devon in the mid 1900s. This variety is very susceptible to scab. Produces a sweet cider.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

NFC characterisation
Size
medium-large
Type
Cider
Crown
medium-strong
Shape
Globose conical
Width
62.20 mm
Height
59.90 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
strong-very strong
Over colour
Pink
Ground colour
Green yellow
Over colour pattern
striped/solid flush

Source · National Fruit Collection

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