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 1
Size
small 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Broad globose conical 1
Height
37.90 mm 1
Width
44.50 mm 1
Ribbing
weak-medium 1
Crown
weak 1
Ground Colour
Green yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
high 1
Over Colour
Red 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register