Hog's Snout

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the UK. It was received by the National Fruit Trials in 1947. Fruits have soft, creamy white flesh with a slightly acid flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Conical ^b

Height
64.00 mm ^b

Width
64.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
medium ^b

Ground Colour
Yellow ^b

Over Colour
Orange ^b

Russet
high ^b

Firmness
soft ^b

Flesh Colour
Cream ^b

Accession No.
1947 - 235   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Hog's Snout

Flowering time
1st May 10% flowering
7th May Full (80%) flowering
14th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October ^a

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References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register