Northwood
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Thought to have originated during the 18th Century in Crediton, Devon. Produces a
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Northwood
Flowering time
12th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
25th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid November 1
Size
small-medium 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Broad globose conical 1
Height
42.41 mm 1
Width
52.90 mm 1
Ribbing
weak 1
Crown
weak-medium 1
Ground Colour
Whitish green 1
Over Colour (Amount)
medium 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled 1
Russet
low 1
Greasiness
Strong 1
Flesh Colour
Greenish 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register