Origin | From Devon, England. |
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Tree form | Large tree with a slightly spreading habit; is tip bearing. |
Pollination requirements | Mid-season bloom; pollinated with Reine des Hâtives, Somerset Redstreak, and Michelin. |
Fruit shape | Of medium-sized, flattened, conical shape with a long thin stem in a deep russeted basin. |
Colour and flesh |
Fruits are waxy yellow, often with a diffuse pink blush. Flesh white, slightly crisp and sweet. |
Harvest period | Mid-season harvest; with more than 3 weeks storage. |
Uses | Sweet; produces good-quality sweet cider, sometimes mildly bittersweet. |
Appearance |
This information forms part of Primefact 796 Growing cider apples.