Brown's Apple
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in Devon. It was discovered by Mr Hill, a cider maker and nurseryman of Staverton, near Totnes, Devon. Known to have been in existence in the early 1920s. Trees are very vigourous and can therefore delay cropping. Fruits are medium sized with white flesh which often carries a red tinge especially in highly coloured fruits. Produces a medium-sharp, fruity but rather thin cider.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Brown's Apple
Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
4th May Full (80%) flowering
14th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late October 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register