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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2.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