Gibbon's Russet
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated from Cork, Ireland. It was recorded in 1897. Fruits have firm, tender, fine flesh with a sweet, slightly aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
Gibson's Russet
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Gibbon's Russet
Flowering time
6th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
20th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late August 1
Size
medium 1
Type
Dessert 1
Shape
Flat globose 1
Height
52.48 mm 1
Width
65.31 mm 1
Ribbing
weak-medium 1
Crown
very weak 1
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
low 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
washed out 1
Russet
low 1
Greasiness
Medium 1
Firmness
firm 1
Coarseness
fine 1
Flesh Colour
White 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register