Banziger

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

An American variety which was introduced in about 1890 to Switzerland as 'Amerikaner'. Fruits have sweet, softish flesh.

Synonyms:
Amerikaner, I'Americaine, Simonler

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Narrow conical ^b

Height
65.00 mm ^b

Width
70.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
medium ^b

Ground Colour
Green yellow ^b

Over Colour (Amount)
low ^b

Over Colour
Pink ^b

Russet
very low ^b

Firmness
soft ^b

Coarseness
fine ^b

Flesh Colour
Greenish ^b

Accession No.
1947 - 095   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Banziger

Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October ^a

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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