George Cave

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1923 by George Cave at Dovercourt, Essex. It was acquired by Seabrook & Sons Ltd., Boreham, Essex and named in 1945. Fruits have a little soft, fine-textured, juicy flesh with a little acid, slightly aromatic and pleasant flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project

Accession No.
1979 - 160   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
George Cave (LA 70A)

Accession No.
1940 - 014   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
George Cave (NFT)


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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