Royal Somerset (Copas)
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Believed to be of Somerset origin. Described as a traditional dual purpose apple that can be used for cooking or cider making. Long Ashton Research station reported that this variety made a first class medium sharp cider.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Royal Somerset
Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
6th May Full (80%) flowering
15th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late October a
Size
large a
Type
Cider a
Shape
Broad globose conical a
Height
58.90 mm a
Width
75.93 mm a
Ribbing
weak-medium a
Crown
weak-medium a
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow a
Over Colour (Amount)
medium a
Over Colour
Red a
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled/solid flush a
Russet
low a
Greasiness
Weak a
Firmness
soft a
Juiciness
juicy a
Flesh Colour
Yellowish a
References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.