Crimson King
Cider apple 1
Dessert / Cider apple 2
Malus domestica Borkh.
Exhibited from Somerset in 1934. First recorded in 1895. Triploid. The large fruits are sometimes used for cooking as well as for cider production. Produces a vintage, acidic juice with no astringency and a light, fruity, good quality cider.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert / Cider 2
Shape
Conical 2
Ground Colour
Yellow 2
Over Colour
Red 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2
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Accession name
Crimson King
Flowering time
28th April 10% flowering
1st May Full (80%) flowering
11th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid November 1
Size
large-very large 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Globose conical 1
Height
67.60 mm 1
Width
86.25 mm 1
Ribbing
medium 1
Crown
weak 1
Ground Colour
Green 1
Over Colour (Amount)
high 1
Over Colour
Red 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register