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Tremlett's Bitter

Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

Originated in the Exe Valley, Devon. Flowers are very sensitive to frost which may contribute to the trees biennial cropping pattern. Susceptible to scab. Produces a full bittersweet cider.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Early October
Flowering
27th April (10%) · 29th April (full) · 8th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small-medium
Type
Cider
Crown
weak
Shape
Globose conical
Width
60.70 mm
Height
57.80 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
medium
Greasiness
Strong
Over colour
Orange
Flesh colour
White
Ground colour
Green yellow
Over colour amount
high
Over colour pattern
striped/mottled

Source · National Fruit Collection

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