Black Mickey

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A sport of McIntosh, having a more solid flush. It was found in 1929 by I.C.Rogers in Dansville, New York, USA. Introduced in about 1930. Fruits have melting, juicy flesh with a vinous flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of McIntosh

Accession No.
1967 - 063   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Black Mickey

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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