Cummy Norman
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Origin unknown but thought to have been raised in Cummy, Wales. Re-discovered by Bulmers. A medium bitter sweet variety.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Cummy Norman
Flowering time
6th May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late September 1
Size
small-medium 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Oblong 1
Height
49.73 mm 1
Width
60.44 mm 1
Ribbing
strong 1
Crown
weak-medium 1
Ground Colour
Green yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
medium-high 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Juiciness
dry 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register