Ross Nonpareil
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated from Ireland. Recorded in Meath in 1802. Introduced by Robertson to England in 1819. Fruits have firm, rather dry flesh with a rich, aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
French Pippin, Lawson Pearmain, Non-Pareille de Ross, Nonpareil Ross, Nonpareille de Ross
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the Marcher Apple Network collections (Croft Pendarren)
Size
medium b
Type
Dessert b
Shape
Broad globose conical b
Height
44.00 mm b
Width
57.00 mm b
Ribbing
very weak b
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow b
Over Colour
Orange b
Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked b
Russet
high-very high b
Crunch
crisp b
Coarseness
fine b
Accession name
Ross Nonpareil
Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
15th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late September a
References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register