Erich Neumanns Roter James Grieve

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A sport of James Grieve having a darker flush and stripes. It originated in 1953 with Erich Neumann of Germany. Fruits have rather soft, very juicy flesh with a good refreshing flavour.

Synonyms:
Erich Neumann's Roter, Neumann James Grieve, Neumanns Red James Grieve, Red James Grieve (Neumann)

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of James Grieve

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Over Colour
Dark Red 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Accession No.
1957 - 067   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Erich Neumann's Roter

Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
18th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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