Porter's Perfection
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in the orchard of Charles Porter of East Lambrook, Somerset in the 19th Century. Introduced in 1907. Produces a sharp juice with little astringency. Ripens late October to early November.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Porter's Perfection
Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
4th May Full (80%) flowering
12th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late October a
Size
small a
Type
Cider a
Shape
Broad globose conical a
Height
37.90 mm a
Width
44.50 mm a
Ribbing
weak-medium a
Crown
weak a
Ground Colour
Green yellow a
Over Colour (Amount)
high a
Over Colour
Red a
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush a
Russet
low a
Flesh Colour
Cream a
References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.