Melrose (1)

Culinary apple ^a
Culinary / Dessert apple ^b

Malus domestica Borkh.

Described 1831. From Scotland. Probably introduced by the Monks of Melrose Abbey. Probably much older than 1831. Grown in Scotland.

Synonyms:
Melrose, White Melrose

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
large ^a

Type
Culinary ^a

Shape
Conical ^a

Height
76.00 mm ^a

Width
82.00 mm ^a

Ribbing
strong ^a

Ground Colour
Green yellow ^a

Over Colour
Orange ^a

Firmness
firm ^a

Accession No.
1967 - 057   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Melrose (1)

Size
large ^b

Type
Culinary / Dessert ^b

Shape
Globose conical ^b

Ribbing
strong ^b

Crown
strong ^b

Greasiness
Strong ^b

Firmness
soft-medium ^b

Accession No.
2002 - 008   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
White Melrose (Anton's Hill)

Accession No.
2002 - 007   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
White Melrose (Priorwood)

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b. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.