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Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

First noted in the late 1920s in Monmouthshire. The trees have a fairly vigorous and spreading habit. Susceptible to scab and canker. Produces a mild bittersweet cider said to be

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Late October
Flowering
12th May (10%) · 15th May (full) · 24th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small
Type
Cider
Crown
weak-medium
Shape
Globose conical
Width
48.50 mm
Height
40.00 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
weak
Over colour
Orange
Flesh colour
White
Ground colour
Yellow
Over colour amount
absent
Over colour pattern
washed out

Source · National Fruit Collection

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