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Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

Possibly originated in Herefordshire. Received at Brogdale in 1989 from Long Ashton Research Station. Fruits produce a sharp cider.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Mid October
Flowering
11th May (10%) · 14th May (full) · 21st May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
medium-large
Type
Cider
Crown
medium
Shape
Broad globose conical
Width
58.10 mm
Height
46.20 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
weak-medium
Over colour
Red
Flesh colour
White
Ground colour
Whitish green
Over colour amount
high
Over colour pattern
striped/solid flush

Source · National Fruit Collection

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