Winston

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1920 by William Pope at Welford Park, Berkshire, England. Introduced (as Winter King) in 1935. Renamed Winston in 1944. Fruits have firm, fine-textured, juicy flesh with a sweet and good aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
Cox d'Hiver, Winter King, Wintercheer

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Cox's Orange Pippin x Worcester Pearmain

Accession No.
1974 - 410   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Winston (LA)


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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