Dessert apple
Raised by Morris at Brentford, England. Described in 1851. Fruits have firm, tender flesh with a subacid, sweet, aromatic flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeOblong 2
Height57.00 mm 2
Width63.00 mm 2
Ribbingabsent 2
Over ColourRed 2
Russethigh-very high 2
Firmnessfirm 2
Accession name Morris's Russet
Flowering time 4th May 10% flowering 10th May Full (80%) flowering17th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2.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