Hog's Snout

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the UK. It was received by the National Fruit Trials in 1947. Fruits have soft, creamy white flesh with a slightly acid flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Conical ²

Height
64.00 mm ²

Width
64.00 mm ²

Ribbing
medium ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour
Orange ²

Russet
high ²

Firmness
soft ²

Flesh Colour
Cream ²

Accession No.
1947 - 235   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Hog's Snout

Flowering time
1st May 10% flowering
7th May Full (80%) flowering
14th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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