Summer Stibbert

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the West of England. Recorded in 1831. Fruits have firm, tender, creamy white flesh with a slightly subacid flavour.

Synonyms:
Avant Tout, Avant Tout Hative, Avant Toute Hative, Hative, Hative Pomme, Stibbert, Stubbard, Summer Queening

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Ellipsoid 2

Height
55.50 mm 2

Width
65.00 mm 2

Ribbing
strong 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Brown 2

Russet
very low 2

Greasiness
Weak 2

Firmness
firm 2

Flesh Colour
Cream 2

Accession No.
1943 - 024   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Summer Stibbert

Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
15th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid August 1

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register