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 No.
1992 - 113   fingerprint   check_circle

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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