Broad-leaved Hereford
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession No.
1992 - 120 fingerprint check_circle
Received by Brogdale in 1992 from Showering Orchard near Castle Cary, Somerset. The fruits are described as having a sweet but slightly bitter taste. Makes good cider.
Accession name
Hereford Broadleaf
Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
7th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall
Size
large-very large 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Globose conical 1
Height
56.76 mm 1
Width
75.76 mm 1
Ribbing
medium 1
Crown
weak-medium 1
Ground Colour
Whitish green 1
Over Colour (Amount)
absent 1
Over Colour
n/a 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
n/a 1
Russet
low 1
Greasiness
Medium 1
Juiciness
dry 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register