Rogers McIntosh

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A more highly coloured sport of McIntosh. Originated before 1930 at Densville, New York, USA, with Isaac C. Rogers. Introduced in 1932. Fruits have white, rather soft, fine-textured, very juicy flesh with a sweet, pleasant vinous flavour.

Synonyms:
Double Red McIntosh, McIntosh Rogers New York Strain, Red McIntosh, Rogers Red McIntosh

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of McIntosh

Type
Dessert 2

Over Colour
Dark Red 2

Accession No.
1979 - 167   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Rogers McIntosh (LA 76A)

Flowering time
1st May 10% flowering
6th May Full (80%) flowering
13th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid September 1


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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