Dessert apple
Originated from Ireland. It was described in 1851. Fruits have softish flesh with some flavour.
Synonyms:Lady's Finger (of Offaly and Monaghan)
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium b
TypeDessert b
ShapeNarrow conical b
Height64.00 mm b
Width51.00 mm b
Ground ColourGreen b
Over ColourRed b
Firmnessfirm b
Flesh ColourGreenish b
Accession name Lady's Finger of Offaly
Flowering time 6th May 10% flowering 11th May Full (80%) flowering21st May 90% petal fall
Picking time Early September a
References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register