Banziger

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

An American variety which was introduced in about 1890 to Switzerland as 'Amerikaner'. Fruits have sweet, softish flesh.

Synonyms:
Amerikaner, I'Americaine, Simonler

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Narrow conical 2

Height
65.00 mm 2

Width
70.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour (Amount)
low 2

Over Colour
Pink 2

Russet
very low 2

Firmness
soft 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Flesh Colour
Greenish 2

Accession No.
1947 - 095   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Banziger

Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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