Redcoat Grieve

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A coloured sport of James Grieve claiming to crop more heavily. Discovered in 1916 on a James Grieve tree at Letchworth by Hal Jones. It was introduced by him in 1921. Fruits have rather soft but very juicy flesh with a good refreshing flavour.

Synonyms:
Red Coat Grieve, Red-Coat Grieve

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

Parentage:
Sport of James Grieve

Accession No.
1999 - 098   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Redcoat Grieve (Iliffe)

Accession No.
1999 - 097   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Redcoat Grieve spur type (Iliffe)

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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