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

Accession No.
1979 - 158   fingerprint   check_circle

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

Accession No.
1989 - 076   fingerprint   check_circle

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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