Erich Neumanns Roter James Grieve
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A sport of James Grieve having a darker flush and stripes. It originated in 1953 with Erich Neumann of Germany. Fruits have rather soft, very juicy flesh with a good refreshing flavour.
Synonyms:
Erich Neumann's Roter, Neumann James Grieve, Neumanns Red James Grieve, Red James Grieve (Neumann)
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Sport of James Grieve
Size
medium b
Type
Dessert b
Ground Colour
Yellow b
Over Colour
Dark Red b
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped b
Accession name
Erich Neumann's Roter
Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
18th 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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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