Cheddar Cross
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Raised in 1916 by G.T.Spinks at Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol. Introduced in 1949. Fruits have firm, fine-textured flesh which is somewhat acid with little flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Allington Pippin x Star of Devon
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Broad globose conical 2
Height
50.00 mm 2
Width
60.00 mm 2
Ribbing
weak-medium 2
Ground Colour
Green 2
Flesh Colour
Cream 2
Accession name
Cheddar Cross (LA 63B)
Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
13th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late August 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register