Cortland
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Raised in 1898 by S.A. Beach at New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, USA. Fruits have moderately juicy, slightly coarse-textured flesh with a sweet, refreshing flavour. Skin is tough.
Synonyms:
Cartland, Courtland, Courtlandt
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Ben Davis x McIntosh
Mother to:
Birgit Bonnier
Kim
Eva Lotta
Accession name
Cortland (LA 72A)
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register