Loddington
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Said to have been brought by a niece of Robert Stone from Bath to Loddington, near Maidstone, Kent in about 1820. It was distributed by Robert Stone. Received a First Class Certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1877. Fruits have soft, a little coarse textured, juicy flesh with a subacid flavour.
Synonyms:
Killick's Apple, Loddington (Stone's), Loddington Seedling, Mapson's Seedling, Stone, Stone's, Stone's Apple, Stone's Seedling, Stones, Stones's
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Loddington
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register