Broad-leaved Hereford
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Received by Brogdale in 1992 from Showering Orchard near Castle Cary, Somerset. The fruits are described as having a sweet but slightly bitter taste. Makes good cider.
Accession name
Hereford Broadleaf
Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
7th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall
Size
large-very large 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Globose conical 1
Height
56.76 mm 1
Width
75.76 mm 1
Ribbing
medium 1
Crown
weak-medium 1
Ground Colour
Whitish green 1
Over Colour (Amount)
absent 1
Over Colour
n/a 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
n/a 1
Russet
low 1
Greasiness
Medium 1
Juiciness
dry 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register