Ashton Bitter

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised by Mr G.T. Spinks, Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol in 1947. A seedling raised from a Dabinett/Stoke Red cross. A precocious, midseason flowering variety. Fruits are of medium size and firm. Produces juice with low acidity and medium tannin.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Accession No.
1989 - 129   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Ashton Bitter

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register