Black Dabinett

Cider apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the UK. Some trees grown in Somerset. Produces a vintage juice and a bittersweet cider.

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

Accession No.
1989 - 123   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Black Dabinett

Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid November ^a

Size
medium ^a

Type
Cider ^a

Shape
Broad globose conical ^a

Height
51.73 mm ^a

Width
66.17 mm ^a

Ribbing
medium ^a

Crown
medium ^a

Ground Colour
Green ^a

Over Colour (Amount)
medium-high ^a

Over Colour
Red ^a

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush ^a

Russet
low ^a

Flesh Colour
White ^a

References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.