Minshull Crab
Culinary apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in Minshull, Cheshire, England. The original tree was growing in 1777. Fruits have firm, crisp, white flesh with a very acid and bitter flavour.
Synonyms:
Englische Rambour, Lancashire Crab, Lancaster Crab, Minchal Crab, Minchall Crab, Minchall's Crab, Mincham Crab, Mincham's Crab, Minchin Crab, Minchin's Crab, Minchull Crab, Minshal Crab, Minshall Crab, Minsham's Crab, Minshul Crab
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
large 2
Type
Culinary 2
Shape
Flat 2
Height
57.00 mm 2
Width
78.00 mm 2
Ribbing
very weak 2
Ground Colour
Yellow 2
Over Colour
Orange 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled 2
Firmness
firm 2
Crunch
crisp 2
Flesh Colour
White 2
Accession name
Minshull Crab
Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
17th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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