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
3rd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early September 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register